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How To Interpret X-Ray To Identify Type Of Illness?
hi, my sister got an x-ray result of 1. ill defined densities are seen in both upper lobes. 2. heart is not enlarge. 3. hemidiaphragms and sulci are intact, and 4. unremarkable bony thorax. the impression is : reactive pulmonary tuberculosis both upper lobes. do i know what kind of illness is this?thank you and God Bless.
Sat, 12 Apr 2014
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Any ill defined densities in upper lobes of lung lead to suspicion of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). This is to be further confirmed by doing other blood tests and clinical examinations. If the patient already had tuberculosis in the past, a complete review of earlier medical treatment is required.
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Any ill defined densities in upper lobes of lung lead to suspicion of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB). This is to be further confirmed by doing other blood tests and clinical examinations. If the patient already had tuberculosis in the past, a complete review of earlier medical treatment is required.
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