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What Does this scan Result Mean?
Hazy densities are seen in the right upper lobe - chest pa/lateral Apicolordotic view of the chest shows streaky densities in the right upper lung field- chest alv Imppression: right upper lobe ptb. What does this means? I dont have the symptoms of tb and the doctor said i have a history of having tb. And she told me to undergo 6 mos treatment. Am i infected? Do i have an active tb? Im confuse. Please help me understand this. Laylah
Mon, 10 Apr 2017
1. The findings may represent an old tubercular infection.
2. You should get a HRCT of thorax done before proceeding with the treatment.
3. Besides that sputum examination and ESR should also be done to establish ACUTE infection.
Hooe this helps.
2. You should get a HRCT of thorax done before proceeding with the treatment.
3. Besides that sputum examination and ESR should also be done to establish ACUTE infection.
Hooe this helps.
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