Question 1

can a chest x-ray be substituted for a tst?

Accepted Answer

What is TST?: If you mean tuberculin skin test - no.  A chest X-ray may diagnose active tb.

Question 2

what is bronchovascular markings in chest x ray?

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Blood vessels : The lungs are very vascular. So it is not unusual to see them. Depends on why you had the test. Sometimes pneumonia can begin with an increase in these vessels. Talk to your doctor to see if they have more meaning than just blood vessels.

Question 3

is rightsided heartfailure visible on a chest x-ray?

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Usually no: Sometimes there are some signs that can be associated with right heart failure but a chest xray is not generally able to confirm or rule out right sided heart failure as the findings are usually non-specific.

Question 4

will ulcer show in chest x-ray?

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NO: An ulcer is not apparent on chest Xray

Question 5

can chest x-ray detect cancer in ribs?

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Possible to see: And equally possible to miss , just like a picture  as in chest xray some ribs will be out focus , you need rib xrays , scans .And special studies

Question 6

could reflux esophagitis show on chest x-ray?

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No: Esophagitis is inflammation of the lining of the esophagus. It is not evident on a chest x-ray but may be seen on a barium swallow of the esophagus or, with greater sensitivity, endoscopy of the esophagus by a gastroenterologist.

Question 7

why is there more scar tissue on a chest x ray?

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If you mean compared: To a prior chest xray, it could be due to infections or other lung diseases during the interval between the x-rays, leading to some scarring.

Alternatively, the radiologist that read this xray may have been more impressed with some areas of scarring and mentioned it in the report, but it was there before, and not new.

Question 8

is it ok to get a chest x-ray in the first trimester?

Accepted Answer

If necessary: Any type of test that exposes you to radiation (x-ray, cat scan) should generally be avoided in pregnancy.  If such a test is medically necessary, the abdomen should be shielded with a lead apron to prevent exposure to the baby.

Question 9

can they see my bones in my back from a chest x-ray ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you: can see the bones of the thoracic spine, although it is not the optimal means to evaluate them.

Question 10

what can cause spots on a chest x-ray besides cancer?

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Many sources...: Many medical conditions can cause spots to form on lungs.  The most common in the US include prior tuberculosis infection and/or prior histoplasmosis infection (a fungal infection).  These spots may be called "nodules" by your doctor.  If they are small (less than 8 mm) they may be followed over time with repeat/serial scans of the chest.  If in 2 years they do not change they are benign.

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