Question 1

i have a pain that feels like an infiltrated, could it be a clot?

Accepted Answer

Superficial clot: Certainly this could represent clot in a superficial vein, superficial thrombophlebitis.  This may require only antiinflammatory medications and warm compress.  First, would have this assessed with ultrasound to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 2

what are interstitial infiltrates?

Accepted Answer

Congestion: Or accumulation of fluid in the interstitial place. Most commonly refers to pneumonia or pneumonitis, but other conditions may cause a very similar pattern.

Question 3

what is mild lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate ?

Accepted Answer

Infiltrates: Lympho plasmatcytic infiltrates are infiltrates of lymph and plasma  cells which can be seen on tissue biopsies. The infiltrates can be malignant or benign.

Question 4

acute bibasilar infiltrates. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

Bibasilar infiltrate: Sounds like you may be treated for pneumonia? Could be some congestion with fluid. Any history of congestive heart failure in the cardiac problems? If coughing with or without fever may suggest infectious process?

Question 5

what is hyperaeration without focal infiltrates?

Accepted Answer

larger lungs: Lungs filled with air that appear larger than normal but no evidence of pneumonia.

Question 6

what is the difference between iv infiltration and iv phlebitis?

Accepted Answer

Cause: When medicine or fluid from an IV leaks out of the vein into the tissue it is called an IV infiltration, this may lead to an irritation then inflammation of the vein and tissues called a phlebitis. For sure the IV was taken out and now the arm will need to be seen by a doctor. Sometimes all is needed is warm moist packs to the area to help absorb the fluid but doctor will decide.

Question 7

lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity. kindly explain it to me. thank you?

Accepted Answer

PTB: This reading of an xray says that the radiologist wants the ordering physician to consider primary tuberculosis as the reason for the changes in the top of the left lung.  Please see your doctor for evaluation, as tuberculosis is a very dangerous disease.

Question 8

what is increased interstitial infiltrates?

Accepted Answer

Chest x-ray: It is a term radiologists use to describe chest x-ray findings. Interstitial infiltrates can be seen in some pneumonias and also in interstitial lung diseases.

Question 9

what is the meaning of infiltration of the sacrum diffusely?

Accepted Answer

Radiologic findings: This is terminology a radiologist would use to describe changes on imaging that appear to spread throughout the sacrum (bone between  waist and tailbone). The cause of the changes can sometimes be determined by the images but often requires a biopsy or other tests.

Question 10

what is increased echogenisity s/o fatty infiltration in liver.

Accepted Answer

Deposition of fat: This can ovcur from obesity/ diabetes or excessive alcohol use.

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Acute bibasilar infiltrates. should i worry?

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What is hyperaeration without focal infiltrates?

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What is the difference between iv infiltration and iv phlebitis?

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Lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity. kindly explain it to me. thank you?

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What is increased interstitial infiltrates?

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What is increased echogenisity s/o fatty infiltration in liver.

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