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X-ray Report Says "patchy Haziness Seen In Right Para-cardiac Region. Right Hilum Prominent. Suggestions?

i am 63 years old, i was advised to take x-ray chest PA the report says there is patchy hazyness is seen in the right paracardiac region and appears vascular congestion. right hilum is prominent and appears to vascular. c.p. angles are clear. cardiac size and configuration are normal. my BP reads as 90/150. pl give your opinon
Tue, 18 Jun 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello,

Patchy haziness and vascular congestion of the right paracardiac region and hilar prominence and vascularity indicate infection of the lung.
It may be a pneumonic patch.

Pulmonologist is the best person to interpret it.
Consult your doctor.
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X-ray Report Says "patchy Haziness Seen In Right Para-cardiac Region. Right Hilum Prominent. Suggestions?

Hello, Patchy haziness and vascular congestion of the right paracardiac region and hilar prominence and vascularity indicate infection of the lung. It may be a pneumonic patch. Pulmonologist is the best person to interpret it. Consult your doctor.