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Is My TB Still Active?

Fibrotic opacities are seen in the right upper lobe     .
     Small nodular calcific opacities are seen in both upper and lft mid lung zones     .
     Cardiac size & contour are within normal limits     .
     Hila are normal     .
     Pulmonary vasculature is normal     .
     Both CP angles are free     .
     Both domes of diaphragm are normal     .
     Soft tissue and rib cage are normal     .
I previously treated and got healed of TB 8years ago. Now,does it mean that the TB is reactivation? The radiologist concluded that: RIGHT UPPER LOBE FIBROTIC OPACITIES WITH SMALL NODULAR CALCIFIC OPACITIES
     IN BOTH UPPER LOBES AND LEFT MID LUNG ZONES     .
     FINDINGS ARE SUGGESTIVE OF PREVIOUS TUBERCULUS INFECTION     .
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Do you have any symptoms like fasting fever weight loss, night sweats etc. the xray findings sounds like old scar from old treated TB. It could be a nuisance to get clearance for new jobs outside the country. Otherwise not to worry. just keep the xray for future comparison.Hope this help.
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Is My TB Still Active?

Do you have any symptoms like fasting fever weight loss, night sweats etc. the xray findings sounds like old scar from old treated TB. It could be a nuisance to get clearance for new jobs outside the country. Otherwise not to worry. just keep the xray for future comparison.Hope this help.