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What Does R-midzone Opacity On A Chest CT Scan Report Suggest?
I have to have a CT Scan of my chest following a basic chest xray which revealed I have R-midzone opacity and further opacities in bilateral and upper and mid zones. I have had a chest infection 5 days and as I coughed up some blood stained phlegm I had the chest X ray. I am a non smoker and not exposed to smoke within family or friend circles. The doctor said they need to rule out cancer.
Tue, 20 Sep 2016
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It is possible that the opacities may represent the infected areas of the lung fields.
Blood can occur with an infection as well due to inflammation of the airways.
The CXR of an individual with a history of pneumonia or bronchitis demonstrates these type of changes.
Though lung cancer can occur in persons with no history of smoking , it is not common at all.
The CT scan would give a definitive answer.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the opacities may represent the infected areas of the lung fields.
Blood can occur with an infection as well due to inflammation of the airways.
The CXR of an individual with a history of pneumonia or bronchitis demonstrates these type of changes.
Though lung cancer can occur in persons with no history of smoking , it is not common at all.
The CT scan would give a definitive answer.
I hope this helps
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