What Does Chronic Inflammatory Process,likely Ptb Left Upper Lung Indicate?
Hi i had a history of tb before and i took medication already now i just recently had an xray for employment abroad and it stated in the xray,there are fibrolinear densities on left upper lung.rest of the lung is clear/the trachea is in the midline.the heart is not in large.the pulmonary vessels are within normal limits.both hemidiaprhragms are distint. conclusion :consider chronic inflammatory process,likely ptb left upper lung what does it mean?
Your report suggests fibrolinear densities in left upper lung.It may be sequel of past infection or low grade infection. It is difficult to determine low grade infection present inside the lesion. It is important to rule out infective etiology. You need proper clinical examination and further investigations. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Apico-lordotic view should be taken to properly visualize apical areas. Other findings like trachea,heart,pulmonary vessels,diaphragm are normal.
Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Does Chronic Inflammatory Process,likely Ptb Left Upper Lung Indicate?
Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Your report suggests fibrolinear densities in left upper lung.It may be sequel of past infection or low grade infection. It is difficult to determine low grade infection present inside the lesion. It is important to rule out infective etiology. You need proper clinical examination and further investigations. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Apico-lordotic view should be taken to properly visualize apical areas. Other findings like trachea,heart,pulmonary vessels,diaphragm are normal. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan