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What Does My Chest Xray Report Indicate?
I recently had some chest tightening and was seen in an ED. My CXR showed a small calcific density in the left upper lobe. I had a follow up CXR that showed a 2mm calcified granuloma and bilateral basilar atelectasis. My father has idiopathic pulmonary firbrosis. I have been referred to a pulmonologist, but was wondering if this could be fibrosis or some type of cancer. Thanks
Thu, 8 Mar 2018
Hello,
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is not cancer condition. In lung cancer mass is seen in chest x-ray.
For idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, steroid course can be prescribed. Fibrosis is irreversible condition and cannot be reverted back.
Consult the pulmonologist for examination and discuss your case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is not cancer condition. In lung cancer mass is seen in chest x-ray.
For idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, steroid course can be prescribed. Fibrosis is irreversible condition and cannot be reverted back.
Consult the pulmonologist for examination and discuss your case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Parth Goswami
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