Question 1

i had a ct scan of my abdomen and pelvis. said i have minimal dependent atelectasis at lung bases. i'm 44. my mother died of ipf at 43.should i worry?

Accepted Answer

No, that: is a common incidental finding of doubtful significance.

Question 2

what does minimal linear atelectasis in the lung base mean?

Accepted Answer

Atelectasis: Atelectasis is an area of lung that doesn't expand during a deep breath. It may be a remnant of a prior inflammatory process like bronchopneumonia. Since you have a minimal finding with the rest of the lungs being normal, it doesn't appear to be serious. Your physician or a pulmonologist could advise you best,however.

Question 3

what is shallow lungs & minimal left basilar subsegmental atelectasis signs of?

Accepted Answer

Poor inspiration: Probably related to a poor inspiratory effort when the radiograph was taken. Often times if people are in pain or are obese they cannot take a big breath (which would expand the lungs and give a better look to the radiologist) so what we see are low lung volumes and small areas of collapsed lung - all told it is usually not a sign of anything. Sometimes atelectasis can cause a fever.

Question 4

what does subtle linear atelectasis/parenchymal scarring in the left mid and lower zones of the lungs mean? will this minimal scarring effect my day to day life?

Accepted Answer

Depends: What caused these abnormalities? Has that process/disease healed completely? If there is no more active disease, the abnormality your descried should not affect your day to day life.
Wish you good health!

Question 5

i have had pnemonia twice in my early life and have been diagnosed with mild right basilar atelectasis. what can i do to strengthen my lungs? m

Accepted Answer

Active lifestyle: I would consider an evaluation of your immune system if the two prior pneumonias were significant (ie hospitalized or required IV antibiotics), or if you have had other infections.  Consider an evaluation of your lungs, as there may be a structural abnormality which is contributing to your lung issues. An active lifestyle will help prevent atelectasis.

Question 6

what does it mean when you have a mild plate like atelectasis in the lung?

Accepted Answer

linear atelectasis: Lung collapse/atelectasis can occur for many reasons asthmatics get collapse because of mucus plugs in the airway.Sometimes aspiration  causes atelectasis. Infection and tumor can produce atelectasis. Ateletasis can clear following disappearance of disease process. Plate-like atelectasis is usually minor area of lung collapse sometimes seen without obvious cause or scar from previous disease.

Question 7

i have a linear opacity within the lower left lung field compatible with minimal atelectasis?

Accepted Answer

OK: Lung tissue that is not inflated (/aerated) is atelectatic (or "deflated"). When it occurs, it often does so across a band or section of the lung, making it appear collapsed and sort of linear on chest xray. To make go away you need to take more deep breaths, but it is not concerning by itself.

Question 8

what does "dependent atelectasis is present posteriorly within the lungs.  mild biapical pleural/parenchymal scarring is present."  mean?

Accepted Answer

Benign findings: Dependent atalectasis is just compression of the dependent lungs when lying down. A normal finding, mild bi-apical scarring is simply symmetric scar formation at the top of both lungs, usually associated with aging. Don't worry.

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

: Your risk factors such as smoking, family history of ling cancer are important considerations. The nodule may be benign, but additional follow up is recommended. A virtual consultation with HT available.

Question 10

the lungs are moderately expanded. short linear opacity projects over the left lung base that may represent minimal platelike atelectasis, linear scar or artifact. what does this mean. on x-ray ?

Accepted Answer

: It sounds like there wasn’t a full deep breath taken for this x-ray. So, at the bottom of the left lung there is a minimal white line on the x-Ray. This white line could be a non-expanded piece of lung (atelectasis) or a scar or just the technique of the film. If there is concern, a CAT scan of the chest could be obtained and a lung doctor seen. Good luck!

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Minimal atelectasis lung

A member asked:

I had a ct scan of my abdomen and pelvis. said i have minimal dependent atelectasis at lung bases. i'm 44. my mother died of ipf at 43.should i worry?

A member asked:

What does minimal linear atelectasis in the lung base mean?

A member asked:

What is shallow lungs & minimal left basilar subsegmental atelectasis signs of?

A member asked:

What does subtle linear atelectasis/parenchymal scarring in the left mid and lower zones of the lungs mean? will this minimal scarring effect my day to day life?

A member asked:

I have had pnemonia twice in my early life and have been diagnosed with mild right basilar atelectasis. what can i do to strengthen my lungs? m

A member asked:

What does it mean when you have a mild plate like atelectasis in the lung?

A member asked:

I have a linear opacity within the lower left lung field compatible with minimal atelectasis?

A member asked:

What does "dependent atelectasis is present posteriorly within the lungs. mild biapical pleural/parenchymal scarring is present." mean?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

The lungs are moderately expanded. short linear opacity projects over the left lung base that may represent minimal platelike atelectasis, linear scar or artifact. what does this mean. on x-ray ?

Sponsored Content

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?