Discoid atelectasis verses scarring in lung lobe

Question 1

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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CT scan: Proper interpretation of CT or "cat scan" results is a tricky proposition and requires a physician to clinically correlate with multiple factors. Th... Read More

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Question 2

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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To,observe: Likely benign post inflammatory granulomas and will calcify over time. Regular cts for a few years will establish this. . Prior exposure ? Histopl... Read More

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Yes: Many causes including metastatic cancer. Do you have history of cancer? Breast, colon, prostrate and bladder most common. Also non cancerous condition... Read More

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Keep an eye on it: Lung nodules such as yours are probably a reactive process following an earlier infection of the lung. Those nodules should be looked at again in a s... Read More

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Question 3

Ct urogram of abdomen and pelvis shows in finding lower chest: scarring vs atelectasis in the right middle lobe. what does this mean?

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An oh by the way finding. Since the study was not for your lungs this is just a random comment. The picture seen could be an underinflated area of the... Read More

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Question 4

What are the causes and treatment for atelectasis of a lobe of lung?

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Depends: Depending upon cause, pt may need chest physiotherapy, bronchoscopy or chest tube.

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Question 5

Is there a suction device that drs or patient having bronciectasis alongside atelectasis can use to suck mucous out of lungs esp if its in lower lobe?

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Postural drainage!: Good morning, mucus in the lungs indicates an ongoing infection or inflammation of the airway and lung tissues. Structural changes associated with b... Read More

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Question 6

Ldct lungs comparison: jan '21baseline: "1-negative no nodules" jan'22 changes: "r upper lobe solid 4mm nodule; minimal l lower lobe atelectasis- impression lung rads cat 2 benign" am worried about this change after 1 year. serious change/concerning?

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Your risk factors such as smoking, family history of ling cancer are important considerations. The nodule may be benign, but additional follow up is r... Read More

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Question 7

What does it mean when your lung demonstrates plate atelectasis in the left lower lobe with early confluent veiling.

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Need clinical info: There may be a linear collapse in one area of the lung (plate atelectasis) .One possible reason is not taking deep breaths . Sometimes the term veil... Read More

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Question 8

A recent chest xray shows i have linear atelectasis in the lower lobes of each lung. can i go on an upcoming trip that involves a number of flights?

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Probably: Generally linear atelectasis is not a big deal. Why were you getting a chest x-ray?

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Question 9

Pleural bassed nodule at posterior aspect os mid cephalad right lower lobe of lung 7 x 4 mm. also linear atelectasis within right midlung. age 73?

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Future evaluation: Nodules can be very common in the chest. A lot of the decision of what to do with your nodule depends on your smoking history. If you have never smok... Read More

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Question 10

Ct chest adrenal nodule 1.9 cm right. lungs demonstrate babisalar dependent atelectasis small subpleural bullae noted right up lobe trace pericardial?

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Adrenal eval: Hi. The adrenal nodule needs to be evaluated. What were the Hounsfield units on the non-contrast scan of the nodule? Your endocrinologist will determi... Read More

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Discoid atelectasis verses scarring in lung lobe

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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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?

Ct urogram of abdomen and pelvis shows in finding lower chest: scarring vs atelectasis in the right middle lobe. what does this mean?

What are the causes and treatment for atelectasis of a lobe of lung?

Is there a suction device that drs or patient having bronciectasis alongside atelectasis can use to suck mucous out of lungs esp if its in lower lobe?

Ldct lungs comparison: jan '21baseline: "1-negative no nodules" jan'22 changes: "r upper lobe solid 4mm nodule; minimal l lower lobe atelectasis- impression lung rads cat 2 benign" am worried about this change after 1 year. serious change/concerning?

What does it mean when your lung demonstrates plate atelectasis in the left lower lobe with early confluent veiling.

A recent chest xray shows i have linear atelectasis in the lower lobes of each lung. can i go on an upcoming trip that involves a number of flights?

Pleural bassed nodule at posterior aspect os mid cephalad right lower lobe of lung 7 x 4 mm. also linear atelectasis within right midlung. age 73?

Ct chest adrenal nodule 1.9 cm right. lungs demonstrate babisalar dependent atelectasis small subpleural bullae noted right up lobe trace pericardial?

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