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What Does Dependent Atelectasis Bilaterally Mean On A CT Scan Report?

My father has been diagnosed with colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs. I am trying to help explain the most recent CT scan to him, but I don t fully understand the terminology that they provided. We have undergone several chemo treatments, so this CT scan is a follow up. Can you please explain the following statement/finding: Dependent atelectasis bilaterally. multiple hypoattenuating hepatic lesions.
Tue, 5 Mar 2019
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Hi,

I will explain about terminology. Bilaterally atelectasis means complete collapse of lungs of both sides. and multiple hypo-attenuating hepatic lesions means multiple low-density hepatic lesions or area.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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What Does Dependent Atelectasis Bilaterally Mean On A CT Scan Report?

Hi, I will explain about terminology. Bilaterally atelectasis means complete collapse of lungs of both sides. and multiple hypo-attenuating hepatic lesions means multiple low-density hepatic lesions or area. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician