Question 1

what is minimal pleural effusion or thickening right?

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Tuberculosis: Yoy have tuberculosis(tb) noted in your history.  Tb can cause abnormalities like pleural thickening and effusion.  The treatment your are taking is appropriate and you should be following along with your doctor.  Your x-ray or ct scan evaluates the lung and the radiologist interprets the findings.

Question 2

does multiple fibroid cause minimal pleural effusion in the rightlung and asicities ?

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Not likely: There are many possible causes of ascites with/without a small pleural effusion.  Fibroids are not high on the list.

Question 3

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 4

does malignant minimal pleural effusion resolve on its own without treatment ?

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No: Then it is not a malignancy , successful treatment will resolve more often , some times need interventional treatment.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

dr my father ct-scan report showed mild right & minimal left pleural effusion & mild volume loss in right lower lobe in basal segment.please clearify?

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These findings: in isolation are not by themselves worrisome.  But it depends on the entire picture, such as the reason why his doctor ordered this study.  And also comparison study.  The significance of these findings would depend entirely upon his underlying disease and what his previous scans showed.

Question 8

i  had a report saying that i have a minimal bilateral basal pleural effusion of uncertain clinical significance.  what does it mean?

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Pleural Effusion: It is collection of fluid in the in the pleura (lining around the lungs). 
Multiple causes: infection, tumor, systemic disease, heart failure, ... etc.
Depending on your age and your past medical history, investigations are carried out to find the cause of it.
If no cause is found, it is usually followed up for progression.

Question 9

i had ptb in 2009 and was treated and thereafter every my xray was ok but this year the impression was minimal pleural thickening and/or effusion bila?

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In my mind: there would be a big difference between "minimal pleural thickening" after treatment for pulmonary TB and effusion (perhaps you got cut off and meant "bilateral"). Pleural thickening could easily represent  scarring, but an effusion, or fluid collection, could indicate something much more current/active. Review this x-ray finding with your TB treating physician. More tests likely needed. Stay well

Question 10

minimal atelectatic medically rt middle lobe and lingular area on lt with multiple small nodules with subpleural density and pleural-based no pleural effusion or pneumothorax  what does this mean?

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Several causes: Pleural or lung nodules can be the result of numerous causes, some of which can be serious. The fact that you are a serious smoker may be a factor here. You should direct this question to the doctor who ordered the study.

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Does multiple fibroid cause minimal pleural effusion in the rightlung and asicities ?

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What is minimal pleural effusion? pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left.?

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Does malignant minimal pleural effusion resolve on its own without treatment ?

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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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Dr my father ct-scan report showed mild right & minimal left pleural effusion & mild volume loss in right lower lobe in basal segment.please clearify?

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I had a report saying that i have a minimal bilateral basal pleural effusion of uncertain clinical significance. what does it mean?

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I had ptb in 2009 and was treated and thereafter every my xray was ok but this year the impression was minimal pleural thickening and/or effusion bila?

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Minimal atelectatic medically rt middle lobe and lingular area on lt with multiple small nodules with subpleural density and pleural-based no pleural effusion or pneumothorax what does this mean?

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