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What Does Linear Irregular Area In Pulmonary Vein Mean?

hi i am 31 years,5'5hieght and 52 weight.h/o pulmonary tuberculous 16 years ago treated for 1 year h/o 3-4 episods of haemptysis in past 4 years. i was started syp linctus codien & t.amoxicillin. ct done showed area of consolidation and breakdown in RUL. linear irregular area of enhancment along wall of consolidation due to pulmonary vein.advised to consult for lobectomy .please tell me another option
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Wed, 17 Aug 2016
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permanent solution if hemoptysis if recurrent is surgery i.e lobectomy. other temporary measure that can be done if the bleeding is severe and recurring is bronchial artery embolisation as you have a localized diseased lung in RUL
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What Does Linear Irregular Area In Pulmonary Vein Mean?

permanent solution if hemoptysis if recurrent is surgery i.e lobectomy. other temporary measure that can be done if the bleeding is severe and recurring is bronchial artery embolisation as you have a localized diseased lung in RUL