Question 1

infiltrate same as atelectasis in rigth lobe consistent?

Accepted Answer

Unclear question: Infiltrate on chest radiograph is nonspecific term that can represent many different conditions in the lung and has to be interpreted in the clinical context. Common things being common infection ; atelectasis are always a consideration. In the appropriate distribution, appearance ; clinical context pulmonary edema, aspiration, infarct and even tumor should also be considered. Talk to your doctor.

Question 2

xray result:prominent perihilar interstitial markings suggesting bronchitis.no superimposed infiltrate or atelectasis.i thought bronchitis didn't show?

Accepted Answer

Subtile finding: Normal bronchial walls are hard to see on a chest x ray (arrows in pic). If they are thickened one can see them a little more. Even so, it is a tough call so we say "suggestive of" to say we really are not sure, but we see enough to be more than just a little suspicious. For complete eval of lung tissue we do high resolution CT.
"Bronchitis" is a clinical diagnosis, though, so listen to your Dr.

Question 3

16 mo old had a chest xray.what does mild perihilar interstitial prominence.mild bandlike atelectasis and/or infiltrate at the medial lt base mean?

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Mgt/workup: If your baby had a viral infection, these are commonly associated findings. The band of atelectasis is a small area of lung that is closed down, usually by mucus plugs.

Question 4

have back, chest, shoulder, under breastbone pain with sob, mild cough, nausea for 6mo+. chest xray shows questionable infiltrate or pt. atelectasis. ?

Accepted Answer

It is complicated: You must have had Antibiotic treatment for Abnormal Chest Xray finding associated with the symptoms you described.
If these symptoms persists and Chest Xray does not improve you r doctor would recommend CT Scan of Chest and Pulmonary Function Test etc.
Nausea and loss of Appetite makes me wonder about abdominal problem also, 
Therefore Please follow your doctors advise.

Question 5

chest xray for follow up metastatic colon cancer that says subsegmental platelike atelectasis in the right upper lung. no consolidating infiltrate or effusion is seen. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

: Translation=part of the right upper lung is not fully inflated. What it means in your case must be discussed with the doc who ordered the test. The wording does not suggest metastatic disease.

Question 6

what does this mean chest ct scan ..mild infiltrates,left lower lobe may represent discoid atelectasis and or pneumonia ,mild left pleural effusion..

Accepted Answer

CT scan: Proper interpretation of CT or "cat scan" results is a tricky proposition and requires a physician to clinically correlate with multiple factors.   The findings above may simply represent excessive mucus or possibly an infection.  An effusion means there is some type of fluid in or around the lungs.

Question 7

i had bilateral breast cancer and ct with rt. now ct scan showed atelectasis or infiltration in the right middle and left lingula. er doc said it's ok?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis: There are a number of reasons for atelectasis (collapse alveoli or air sacs) or infiltration (areas of inflammation) in the lung: infection, mucus plugging, or shallow breathing. Though the cause is most likely unrelated to your cancer, lung cancers or recurrent breast may sometimes appear as infiltration.  Best thing to do is to schedule a follow-up visit with your oncologist for evaluation.

Question 8

what is bibasal atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

Lung base atelectasi: Bibasilar atelectasis typically refers to linear (subsegmental) atelectasis at the lung bases. This is typically seen with inadequate inspiration at the time of radiologic studies. It may be a result of prior infection or surgery. Uncommonly it may be caused by bronchial obstruction from mucus or adjacent lymph nodes or other tissue. It depends on the degree of atelectasis but typically is benign.

Question 9

what is left lingular atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

Lung collapse: Dont panic, we all have cells in lungs at times that are not fully open, when you get a patch together we can see that on xray. Can be from old scars, pneumonia or other things like copd, or lung disease. You should be surento do deep breathing exercises, big breath in amd hold as long as you can, that opens the cells back up, and if on breathing treatment regimen then do them faithfully.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: atelectasis?

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Atelectasis: Atelectasis (from greek: ἀτελής, "incomplete" + ἔκτασις, "extension") is defined as the collapse or closure of the lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may affect part or all of one lung. It is a condition where the alveoli are deflated, as distinct from pulmonary consolidation.
It is a very common finding in chest xrays which needs to be interpreted in the face of clinical symptom.

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Infiltrate same as atelectasis in rigth lobe consistent?

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Xray result:prominent perihilar interstitial markings suggesting bronchitis.no superimposed infiltrate or atelectasis.i thought bronchitis didn't show?

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16 mo old had a chest xray.what does mild perihilar interstitial prominence.mild bandlike atelectasis and/or infiltrate at the medial lt base mean?

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Have back, chest, shoulder, under breastbone pain with sob, mild cough, nausea for 6mo+. chest xray shows questionable infiltrate or pt. atelectasis. ?

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Chest xray for follow up metastatic colon cancer that says subsegmental platelike atelectasis in the right upper lung. no consolidating infiltrate or effusion is seen. what does this mean?

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What does this mean chest ct scan ..mild infiltrates,left lower lobe may represent discoid atelectasis and or pneumonia ,mild left pleural effusion..

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I had bilateral breast cancer and ct with rt. now ct scan showed atelectasis or infiltration in the right middle and left lingula. er doc said it's ok?

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What is left lingular atelectasis?

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