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What Does Fibrotic And Calcified Opacities Seen In X Ray Indicate?
i got my xray result today saying fibrotic and calcific opacities seen in the right and the impression is considered ptb of undetermined activity my question is i want to go other country for work it will lead me to unfit to work or fit to work?...please awaiting your quick response..thank you in advance.
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hi,
Fibrosis and calcific shadows on chest Xray are indicative of old healed lesions/TB and not any active Tuberculosis. You can get it examined and certified from any authorised chest physician/pulmonologist preferably from the Government sector.
Regards
Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra
Fibrosis and calcific shadows on chest Xray are indicative of old healed lesions/TB and not any active Tuberculosis. You can get it examined and certified from any authorised chest physician/pulmonologist preferably from the Government sector.
Regards
Dr. Gyanshankar Mishra
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