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What Does 'fibrotic Scarring Apex' Mean In An X-ray Report?
hello im ruth joy olave 27years old...last week i undergone a complete medical exam one of the requirements for working abroad i was surprise for the results,the findings for my x ray is i have a FIBROTIC SCARRING RIGHT APEX.what is it all about?is there a medication or treatment for that disease?
Tue, 27 Oct 2015
Hello
Fibrotic scarring in right apical region of lung may be due to past infection like tuberculosis etc.
Fibrosis is a healed stage and generally this stage doesn't require any treatment.
You may need lordotic view of chest X-ray.This special view for apical regions helps in better assessment because apical area is covered by ribs,clavicle etc.
Fibrosis in lungs may require treatment if it compromises pulmonary functions.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Fibrotic scarring in right apical region of lung may be due to past infection like tuberculosis etc.
Fibrosis is a healed stage and generally this stage doesn't require any treatment.
You may need lordotic view of chest X-ray.This special view for apical regions helps in better assessment because apical area is covered by ribs,clavicle etc.
Fibrosis in lungs may require treatment if it compromises pulmonary functions.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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