Question 1

what is minimal pleural effusion? pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left.?

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Explained below: There is a collection of fluid in an estimated small amount around your lung. On the left there is most likely a focal area of scar connecting the lining of the lung called the pleura with the diaphragm. 
Did you have an empyema? An infection in the pleural space and/or a chest tube placed?

Question 2

what is minimal pleural effusion and or thickening
pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left?

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: This result can be not concerning or concerning. It depends on the patient and then the entire picture. See your doctor

Question 3

can you please describe minimal pleural effusion versus pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left..?

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History helpful: Some density, scarring, fluid- effusion may follow trauma, pneumonia, surgery etc.
Also can be early sign of other lung issues.
Full history and work up is indicated.

Question 4

i have pleurodiaphragmatic adhesions on the left. both of my costophrenic sulci are shallow and there is tenting on the left of my hemidiaphragm. i also have bilateral pleural thickening for a year now. what should i do?

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: Have you ever had pleurisy or bronchopneumonia associated with pleurisy or tuberculosis? These adhesions are strands of fibrosis formed from prior inflammation of lungs &amp; pleural lining of the chest cavity.  I assume that tenting of the hemidiaphragm is a residual of the same prior inflammatory process.  Consulting a pulmonologist would be worthwhile and would give you more information about this.

Question 5

i had an x ray done for copd, they found mild biapical pleural capping  and mild left basilar atelectasis, should i be concerned?

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Common : ask your doctor usually they. Check for TB and rarely other disease can present with apical scarring

Question 6

mri of abdomen shows mild left basilar atelectasis, no pleural effusions.. is this serious? i'm worried, and my follow up with dr isn't until monday..

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Should be fine: Incidental findings are always worrisome through the surprise element they bring, and atelectasis or partially deflated lung is among the most common benign findings. At times it still may reflect pathology either in respective lung or adjacent structures. Definitely worth mentioning during follow up with your doc as to how to proceed going forward.

Question 7

what is pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left means?

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Scar Tissue: Adhesions are scar tissue.  They can form after many different types of irritation.  Commonly seen after surgery.  I assume left is referring to your left side.  Pleurodiaphragmatic explains the tissues involved.  Pleuro or pleura is the lining of the lung or chest cavity.  Diaphragmatic is the diaphragm.  So you have scar tissue in your left chest between your diaphragm & your lung or chest wall.

Question 8

what cause of pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left?

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: Previous pneumonia or other lung infection is the usual cause.

Question 9

what is pneumonitis versus small pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left?

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: It looks like you are asking about a radiologic report, it is important to discuss with the person that evaluated, you then you can have the contextual fact of what is being reported. Pneumonitis means inflamation of the pneumatic cells of the lungs and the pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion is scarring left as a result of inflammation. The radiologist was not certain what was seen.

Question 10

hello. i had xray last week and it shows there that i have minimal left pleurodiaphramatic adhesion. may i ask if this is serious matter? thank you in advance?

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: All imaging results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, what you described is not a cause for concern.    Wish you good health!

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What is minimal pleural effusion? pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left.?

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What is minimal pleural effusion and or thickening pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left?

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Can you please describe minimal pleural effusion versus pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left..?

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I have pleurodiaphragmatic adhesions on the left. both of my costophrenic sulci are shallow and there is tenting on the left of my hemidiaphragm. i also have bilateral pleural thickening for a year now. what should i do?

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I had an x ray done for copd, they found mild biapical pleural capping and mild left basilar atelectasis, should i be concerned?

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Mri of abdomen shows mild left basilar atelectasis, no pleural effusions.. is this serious? i'm worried, and my follow up with dr isn't until monday..

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What is pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left means?

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What is pneumonitis versus small pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left?

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Hello. i had xray last week and it shows there that i have minimal left pleurodiaphramatic adhesion. may i ask if this is serious matter? thank you in advance?

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