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What Does X Ray Showing Left Midlung Field Possibly Confluence Of Markings Mean?
Trying to understand the radiology report - xray of my lungs. Faint increased densities left midlung field overlie the anterior left third rib, posterior left eighth rib and may represent confluence of markings. the lungs are otherwise aerated. No efusions. Impression; Slight increased markings, left midlung field as described possibly confluence of markings. Recommend follow-up non contrast chest CT scan (which I had done today) but I am a nervous wreck with this. Anyone understand what these markings mean?
Wed, 18 Mar 2015
Hi,
From your x-ray report,it seems that you have prominent bronchovascular markings which can be due to
Infective cause(bronchitis/tuberculosis/COAD),
Small growth in the particular lobe,
Pulmonary hypertension,
Chronic smoking,
Chronic inhalation of toxic fumes,
Air pollution etc.
A HRCT scan of the thorax is advisable to confirm the x-ray report.
Consult with a pulmonologist.
From your x-ray report,it seems that you have prominent bronchovascular markings which can be due to
Infective cause(bronchitis/tuberculosis/COAD),
Small growth in the particular lobe,
Pulmonary hypertension,
Chronic smoking,
Chronic inhalation of toxic fumes,
Air pollution etc.
A HRCT scan of the thorax is advisable to confirm the x-ray report.
Consult with a pulmonologist.
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