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Is PTB In Right Upper Lobe With Cavitation And With Minimal Pleural Effusion A Concern?
Hello im 31 y/o male 6mos ago i was diagnosed with ptb right upperlobe, with pleural effusion right. i took ptb medicine consistently for 6mos under govt program. Now i got my xray result and the impression is ptb right upperlobe with cavitation with minimal pleural effusion vs. pleural thickening right. My sputum result is negative from mtb from day 1 until now. Should i be bother? thanks a lot! ☺
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
Hello,
There is a mild reactive change in the lung like pleural effusion (collection of fluid).
If you are symptomatic no definite treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
There is a mild reactive change in the lung like pleural effusion (collection of fluid).
If you are symptomatic no definite treatment is required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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