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What Does Bilateral Mild Apical Pleural Thickening Mean?
gm recently i diagnosed with gerd . my doc told me to DO ct scan of chest. the report of ct is very much NORMAL but it shows bilateral mild apical pleural thickening (L>R) what does it means is anything wrong with report is it normal or dangerous to health pls respond thanx
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
Hello
Mild bilateral pleural thickening is a benign finding.
Pleural thickening may be due to sequel of past infection.It is not dangerous to your health.
It is generally a permanent benign finding and patient usually doesn't require any treatment.
Pleural thickening may require treatment only when it compromises pulmonary functions.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Mild bilateral pleural thickening is a benign finding.
Pleural thickening may be due to sequel of past infection.It is not dangerous to your health.
It is generally a permanent benign finding and patient usually doesn't require any treatment.
Pleural thickening may require treatment only when it compromises pulmonary functions.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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