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What Does This X-ray Report For Chest Indicate?

A recent mantoux test showed a significant positive, consequently I was asked to have a chest xray. I had BCG vaccination in 1996. Xray report showed small calcific denisties in the perphilar regions consistent with healed granulomas. No active TB. I had BCG vacination in 1996. During 2007 I had pneumonia and was hospitalised and later commenced coughing up blood. Could I have had TB and pneumonia together? Also could you explain the location of perihilar regions. Do these calcific densities dissipate?
Thu, 10 Aug 2017
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* Hilum means lung roots , comprising of major bronchi , main pulmonary
arteries and veins .
It is located on the medical side of the each lung and is the only site for
entry or exit of structures associated with lungs .

* Peri hilar calcific densities dissipitate or not that depends upon its
etiology ( requires biopsy confirmation ) and management .

Hope this will clear your query .
Welcome for any further guidance .

Regards .
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What Does This X-ray Report For Chest Indicate?

* Hilum means lung roots , comprising of major bronchi , main pulmonary arteries and veins . It is located on the medical side of the each lung and is the only site for entry or exit of structures associated with lungs . * Peri hilar calcific densities dissipitate or not that depends upon its etiology ( requires biopsy confirmation ) and management . Hope this will clear your query . Welcome for any further guidance . Regards .