HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Does This Chest X-ray Indicate?

my son had a chest x-ray 2 weeks ago and they just sent a letter stating that there is diminutive blunting of the lateral costophrenic sulci suggesting either tiny bilateral pleural effusions or minimal pleural parenchymal scarring. His aortic valve leaks and he had open heart surgery 12 years ago. What could be the cause of this and should we be worried?
Thu, 8 Jan 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, your child had an operation for Aortic valve regurgitation. Now he has bilateral pleural effusion. This condtion is a bit worrying because effusion could be due to the inability of heart to completely pump the blood out. This leads to back pressure and effusion. get an Echocardiography done to get a view of the current status of aortic valve function along with ejection fraction. If you live in a high tubercular endemic zone, get a koch's work up in form of an ESR and a montoux test. Also , consult your cardiologist.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Does This Chest X-ray Indicate?

Hi, your child had an operation for Aortic valve regurgitation. Now he has bilateral pleural effusion. This condtion is a bit worrying because effusion could be due to the inability of heart to completely pump the blood out. This leads to back pressure and effusion. get an Echocardiography done to get a view of the current status of aortic valve function along with ejection fraction. If you live in a high tubercular endemic zone, get a koch s work up in form of an ESR and a montoux test. Also , consult your cardiologist. Thanks and regards.