Question 1

My ct discovered 6 lung nodules from .2 - .8 cm.  .8 node is calcified, others are not.  discoid atelectasis in the upper right lung.  concerning?

Accepted Answer

Likely benign post inflammatory granulomas and will calcify over time.
Regular cts for a few years will establish this.

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Question 2

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

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 3

Is atelectasis an emergency? i have wedge shaped density at right base. right lower lung.

Accepted Answer

it is probably an old issue,, but follow up with your doctor, especially if having any breathing issues.

Question 4

What does minimal linear atelectasis in the lung base mean?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis is an area of lung that doesn't expand during a deep breath. It may be a remnant of a prior inflammatory process like bronchopneumonia. Since you have a minimal finding with the rest of the lungs being normal, it doesn't appear to be serious. Your physician or a pulmonologist could advise you best,however.

Question 5

I have a atelectasis  at the lung bases bilaterally and it appears to be a slight elevation of the left hemidiaphragm what does this mean ?

Accepted Answer

Means your lower lobes of lungs are collapsed and not enough air is being exchanged there.
Commonest cause of atelectasis is due to blockage of airway with mucus plug that is accumulation of mucus in your airway.Other causes are chronic infection,tumors in major airway,Pneumonia and others.Talk to your doctor who has to tell  you the cause and appropriate treatment
Talk to your doctor

Question 6

My husband has some minor linear atelectasis in the left lingula with slight dependant atelectasis at the lung base also mild right hilar lymphadenop?

Accepted Answer

The presence of linear opacities with hilar adenopathy can be due to several acute or chronic conditions such as histoplasmosis, atypical mycobacterial infections, sarcoidosis, or rarely malignancy etc. Your husband should immediately see a lung specialist for a complete evaluation to determine the underlying cause, which will help determine appropriate course of treatment.

Question 7

I had a mcrp mri and it  showed non specific atelectasis bilateral lung bases.  could this be lung cancer or copd?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis is not cancer. It is essentially a sign that some areas of your lungs are not getting as much air due to either blockage or restriction of some reason. This can be seen with foreign objects in airways, scarring, infiltration or poor lung airway movement.

Question 8

Linear opacities in the lung base are noted compatibke with subsegmental atelectasis ? what does this mean , (asthma, coughing and flem , no fever pain in,chest where brocolo area is and hurts to take deep breath s cough for 4 mths that doesnt stop and fl

Accepted Answer

Sounds like you have a history of poorly controlled asthma. With 4 months of worsening cough and atelectasis on CXR I would recommend seeing a physician who specializes in managing asthma like an allergist or pulmonologist if not already done so in order to get better control of your symptoms.

Question 9

My ct scan says i have dependent atelectasis changes of the lung bases identified what that means?

Accepted Answer

likely is not significant, and simply related to gravity and/or a less than complete depth of inspiration at the moment of the scan.  Atelectasis in this case means that small portions of the lung are not filled with air/collapsed.  It is relatively common as an incidental finding on CT.

Question 10

I just had a ct scan and it says lung bases: anterior dependent atelectasis. otherwise clear imaged lung bases. the visualized cardiac structures are unremarkable. can someone translate? should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Please describe the reason for the CT scan. Areas of collapse may occur within the lung and are often associated with mucus plugging. This occurs in Asthma and COPD for example. If you have pulmonary symptoms, watch for fever, cough and shortness of breath.

Discoid atelectasis lung base

My ct discovered 6 lung nodules from .2 - .8 cm. .8 node is calcified, others are not. discoid atelectasis in the upper right lung. concerning?

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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..

Is atelectasis an emergency? i have wedge shaped density at right base. right lower lung.

What does minimal linear atelectasis in the lung base mean?

I have a atelectasis at the lung bases bilaterally and it appears to be a slight elevation of the left hemidiaphragm what does this mean ?

My husband has some minor linear atelectasis in the left lingula with slight dependant atelectasis at the lung base also mild right hilar lymphadenop?

I had a mcrp mri and it showed non specific atelectasis bilateral lung bases. could this be lung cancer or copd?

Linear opacities in the lung base are noted compatibke with subsegmental atelectasis ? what does this mean , (asthma, coughing and flem , no fever pain in,chest where brocolo area is and hurts to take deep breath s cough for 4 mths that doesnt stop and fl

My ct scan says i have dependent atelectasis changes of the lung bases identified what that means?

I just had a ct scan and it says lung bases: anterior dependent atelectasis. otherwise clear imaged lung bases. the visualized cardiac structures are unremarkable. can someone translate? should i worry?

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