Question 1

what is the definition or description of: lobe?

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Part: 1. A rounded projection, especially a rounded, projecting anatomical part. (for example, the lobe of an ear)
2. A subdivision of a bodily organ or part bounded by fissures, connective tissue, or other structural boundaries. (for example, a lobe of the liver).

Question 2

what is a lower sub pleural lobe?

Accepted Answer

Qn is not clear: This is the area below the lung in between the lung and the pleura

Question 3

what is suspicious opacities  on left upper lobe?

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CT scan: Several things can happen in the upper lobes of lungs.  First...tuberculosis.  Blebs can also occur there.  Aspiration pneumonia can present there as well.  You need a CT scan.  Cancer might also present like this.  Don't get crazy...just see your doctor soon.

Question 4

reticular and hazy densities at upper right lobe?

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Infection?: If you are describing findings on a ct of the chest report, then a reticular density or opacity may suggest infection, including tuberculosis. See your doctor to correlate with physical exam and labs.

Question 5

what will cause pneumonia in the upper right lobe?

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Many organisms: Many organisms (bacteria, viruses etc.) can cause infection in right upper lobe. The type of infection also depends on the age of the patient, their immune status & other coexisting medical conditions. Tests that can be done to identify the causative organism include sputum culture or culture of specimen obtained by bronchoalveolar lavage (washing of the involved lung segment). Talk to your doctor.

Question 6

infiltrate same as atelectasis in rigth lobe consistent?

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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 7

hi i have heptatic lesion on my left lobe what can that be?

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One of many: Things. It could be a benign adenoma seen in patients taking oral contraceptives, or fatty infiltration, or a nodule, or cyst. And lastly it could be a tumor, but that would be unusual in a 25 year old.   There's no way of knowing without looking at images and a possible biopsy.

Question 8

what does "suspicious densities seen at the upper lobe" mean ...

Accepted Answer

Suspicious: Suspicious densities would refer to an area or areas seen on the x-ray that are not normally seen in that location and would need further investigation/testing to be done to definitively diagnose what the densities are.  Best wishes.

Question 9

what does this mean: 'small gliotic area is seen in left basifrontal lobe'?

Accepted Answer

Gliosis: Like does not mean much of anything - sounds like at best perhaps an old traumatic injury or infection in this region - not much to do about this findings

Question 10

is it bad if a 34yr old normally healthy female got lower left lobe pneumonia?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pneumonia can be a sign of a stressed immune system.

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Reticular and hazy densities at upper right lobe?

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What will cause pneumonia in the upper right lobe?

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Infiltrate same as atelectasis in rigth lobe consistent?

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Hi i have heptatic lesion on my left lobe what can that be?

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What does "suspicious densities seen at the upper lobe" mean ...

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What does this mean: 'small gliotic area is seen in left basifrontal lobe'?

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Is it bad if a 34yr old normally healthy female got lower left lobe pneumonia?

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