Question 1

patchy infiltration with fibrotic changes are seen in both lungs more marked in upper right lobe , costophrenic angles, heart and bony cage are norma ?

Accepted Answer

Seems benign : These are chronic, long-standing changes. Why was the x-Ray taken - for "routine checkup" or did you have symptoms, like a cough? Have you had a TB test? It would be best to have your physician advise you. The x-ray findings don't seem problematic (therefore, they seem benign). But ultimately, it does depend on your symptoms &amp; the reason the test was ordered. Hope that helps.

Question 2

patchy area of centrilobular nodule in tree in bud configurations is seen involving the anterior segment of right upper lobe with  mild traction bronchiectatic  changes and mild bronchial wall thickening did it curable or is it serious?

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: TB and other infections should be addressed. COVID-19 screening and sputum analysis is recommended  Please see your PCP.

Question 3

ct scan of my lungs showed patchy, nodular infiltrate lower left and right lobes today the report stated there was interval resolution, what is ir?

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That means: that it went away(resolved).  Good news.

Question 4

my x-ray showed i had a new mild posterior left lower lobe infiltrate and i wanted to know what that means and now they doings a ct scan? y is that

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Could be a number of: Things including pneumonia, fluid, but less likely a malignancy,  A CT scan will be helpful to differentiate and further look at that area.

Question 5

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

Question 6

what is small patchy t2 & flair in right high parietal lobe with mild diffusion restriction likely acute lacunar infarct?

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: Nonspecific result which needs correlation with clinical complaints and findings.  Discuss with your team

Question 7

i have sarcoidosis last year had pneumonia ct showed very mild left infiltrates in left lobe this year mild subpleural  infiltrates in lung base. help?

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Sarcoid: You will probably need to see your primary doctor for some antibiotics to clear up the pneumonia.  Also make an appointment with a rheumatologist to take care of the sarcoid.

Question 8

ct-no masses, nodules, effusion or infiltrate. evaluation of the lungs reveals mild nonspecific dependent changes posteriorly in the lower lobes with mild interlobular changes not excluded. what does that indicate? does that mean pleural thickening?

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: No, that is not how pleural thickening is described. Those questionable change involves the pulmonary parenchyma at the lung bases and it's difficult to interpret its significance because we do not have your medical history. You should discuss with the doctor who ordered the scan. Take care!

Question 9

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

CT scan: 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 10

infiltrate same as atelectasis in rigth lobe consistent?

Accepted Answer

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.

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Patchy infiltration with fibrotic changes are seen in both lungs more marked in upper right lobe , costophrenic angles, heart and bony cage are norma ?

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Patchy area of centrilobular nodule in tree in bud configurations is seen involving the anterior segment of right upper lobe with mild traction bronchiectatic changes and mild bronchial wall thickening did it curable or is it serious?

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Ct scan of my lungs showed patchy, nodular infiltrate lower left and right lobes today the report stated there was interval resolution, what is ir?

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My x-ray showed i had a new mild posterior left lower lobe infiltrate and i wanted to know what that means and now they doings a ct scan? y is that

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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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What is small patchy t2 & flair in right high parietal lobe with mild diffusion restriction likely acute lacunar infarct?

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I have sarcoidosis last year had pneumonia ct showed very mild left infiltrates in left lobe this year mild subpleural infiltrates in lung base. help?

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Ct-no masses, nodules, effusion or infiltrate. evaluation of the lungs reveals mild nonspecific dependent changes posteriorly in the lower lobes with mild interlobular changes not excluded. what does that indicate? does that mean pleural thickening?

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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..

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Infiltrate same as atelectasis in rigth lobe consistent?

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