Question 1

what is hyperaeration without focal infiltrates?

Accepted Answer

larger lungs: Lungs filled with air that appear larger than normal but no evidence of pneumonia.

Question 2

what is a pulmonary focal infiltrate?

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Infiltrate : A pulmonary infiltrate is usually used to describe a chest x-ray.  A focal infiltrate means that it is localized to only one area of the lungs, as opposed to diffuse infiltrates which occurs throughout one or both lungs. This description most commonly is used to describe a pneumonia or area of inflammation within the lung.

Question 3

what is the definition of focal infiltrate on a chest x-ray?

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Pneumonia: A focal infiltrate would be a localized area of the lung that is relatively un-inflated with air compared to the rest of the lung. This can be from pneumonia or atelectasis (lung collapse) in which case there might be a reason for a person not being able to take a normal breath such as being in pain or being unconscious. Sometimes a bronchial tube can be blocked by secretions or mass.

Question 4

i'm a 39 & nonsmoker who was diagnosed with a small focal infiltrate of the upper right lobe (barely could see). could it be lung cancer?

Accepted Answer

Needs.follow.up : The vast majority of lung cancer is linked to exposure to tobacco either active or passive while.it is reassuring that you have never smoked you will need follow.up atudies.to be sure the infiltrate goes away which.is the only way to be sure it is.nothing  to worry about

Question 5

chest xray findings for my 18 yr old daughter: coarse prominence of the perihilar markings and no focal infiltrate. what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Suggests virus: That is a common description used by the radiologist  when things are not really normal but also  not consistent with pneumonia. Realize that very early in a pneumonia, the x-ray could be clear (takes time for the body to react) so the doc must rely on symptoms/exam in addition to X-ray..Focal infiltrate would be what they look for to call it pneumonia.

Question 6

ct scan  results "patchy interstitial prominence within  the lower right lateral lobe. this may represent focal infiltrate" do i need to see my doc?

Accepted Answer

CT scan : Is usually ordered by your doctor who will discuss results with you.  The result you describe warrants discussion with your doctor .!

Question 7

my x-ray result findings is that focal fibrohazed infiltrates are seen in right upper lung. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

Lung tissue change: This can be a lung tissue, infection, inflammation along with, but it is unlikely to be a tumor. Your physician will need to evaluate this, possibly biopsy, culture or both

Question 8

what is the meaning of gastric mucosa with focal mild infiltrates of lymphocytes in  gastric biopsy report?

Accepted Answer

No cancer: There is no cancer and there is no serious tissue problem with the stomach.
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Question 9

is this alarming 
x-ray impression 
no acute focal lung infiltrate 
stable appearing tiny ovoid hyperdensity which may relate to calcified granuloma?

Accepted Answer

Stable is good. : Technically it would be good for me to know when the last xray was (the one to which they're comparing the current one).  Bad things will pretty universally grow over time, so if this hypersensitive has not grown in months, or years, then it's very likely benign.

Question 10

my x-ray chest results:" focal fibrohazed infiltrates are noted in upper lungs.there is mild tenting deformity of the left hemidiaphragm due to pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion.the heart and other chest structures are unremarkable? what does this mean??

Accepted Answer

: The wording indicates scarring from an older process, often tuberculosis in the upper lungs and part of the breathing muscle stuck to the lower lung. What this means in an individual must be determined by the doc who is treating the patient and has all the relevant information.

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What is hyperaeration without focal infiltrates?

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I'm a 39 & nonsmoker who was diagnosed with a small focal infiltrate of the upper right lobe (barely could see). could it be lung cancer?

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Chest xray findings for my 18 yr old daughter: coarse prominence of the perihilar markings and no focal infiltrate. what does this mean?

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Ct scan results "patchy interstitial prominence within the lower right lateral lobe. this may represent focal infiltrate" do i need to see my doc?

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My x-ray result findings is that focal fibrohazed infiltrates are seen in right upper lung. what does it mean?

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What is the meaning of gastric mucosa with focal mild infiltrates of lymphocytes in gastric biopsy report?

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Is this alarming x-ray impression no acute focal lung infiltrate stable appearing tiny ovoid hyperdensity which may relate to calcified granuloma?

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My x-ray chest results:" focal fibrohazed infiltrates are noted in upper lungs.there is mild tenting deformity of the left hemidiaphragm due to pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion.the heart and other chest structures are unremarkable? what does this mean??

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