Question 1

what does prominent interstitial markings bilaterally means?

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Chest x-ray feature: "prominent interstitial markings bilaterally" describes a way that a chest x-ray looks. The lungs normally look dark on an x-ray, with faint whitish lines here and there. The faint lines are called interstitial markings. When they become more noticeable, by becoming more white or wider in size, they are called "prominent".  Causes vary, depending on age, symptoms, and known or suspected illnesses.

Question 2

i recently had a chest xray during a viral infection.  the results showed "prominent interstitial markings bilaterally." what does this mean? worried!

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Depends: Depends on other health issues going on.  Chest xrays w/ prominent interstitial markings include a large variety of abnormal processes such as inflammation, edema, lung disease and environmental exposure.  A viral infection could certainly explain your xray, however, if your respiratory condition persists, i would follow-up with a physician.

Question 3

what does it mean findings in both upper parahilar regions may relate to chronic inflammatory changes vs. prominent pulmonary interstitial markings?

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I am not sure: But i believe that the radiologist is saying that the vessels at the hilum are prominent and is indicative of chronic bronchitic changes (an inflammatory process) or that the blood vessels are prominent as in chf. You can correlate with the symptoms which fits. Like the radiologist, I do not have a history to make a best guess.

Question 4

xray result:prominent perihilar interstitial markings suggesting bronchitis.no superimposed infiltrate or atelectasis.i thought bronchitis didn't show?

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Subtile finding: Normal bronchial walls are hard to see on a chest x ray (arrows in pic). If they are thickened one can see them a little more. Even so, it is a tough call so we say "suggestive of" to say we really are not sure, but we see enough to be more than just a little suspicious. For complete eval of lung tissue we do high resolution CT.
"Bronchitis" is a clinical diagnosis, though, so listen to your Dr.

Question 5

lung x-ray during virus: "prominent diffuse interstitial markings. no acute findings/infiltrates"does this mean i have interstitial lung disease?

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X-Ray: The virus can also create this appearance -- your doctor may recommend a follow up chest x-ray in 6-8 weeks to confirm resolution of these findings.

Question 6

rheumatoid arthritis -15yr. chestxray- increased interstitial markings, prominent hila. handxray- reduced pip&mcp joints. reason for this? treatment?

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See details: joint narrowing suggest damage. The chest x ray findings may be related to infection or to interstitial lung disease secondary to the RA. This individual needs immediate evaluation to determine the cause and extent of the pulmonary issue. Aggressive treatment is needed and that treatment depends on the cause.  Have you seen a rheumatologist?

Question 7

chest x-ray shows - increased interstitial markings and prominent hila. what does this mean? what would be the treatment?

Accepted Answer

It is an xray: finding, not a specific diagnosis.  There are numerous potential acute and chronic processes that can produce this finding. So your doctor needs to determine the underlying cause, and treat that.

Question 8

what does "chronically coarsened interstitial markings" mean?

Accepted Answer

Thickening: of the lung interstitial tissues that is long-standing.  There are enough potential causes to fill a textbook. Talk to your doctor about what it means for you.

Question 9

what is pulmonary interstitial markings?

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Can be anything: These markings can be scarring, fluid, or infection. It is a very nonspecific term that radiologists use.

Question 10

what is the meaning of increased interstitial markings when found on a chest x ray?

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Several things: Interstitial markings in lungs are characterized by lines and dots with disease processes affecting the intersititium.Interstitium, lace-like network of tissue that extends throughout both lungs, provides support to the lungs alveoli. Tiny blood vessels travel through  interstitium, allowing gas exchange between blood and  air. Fibrosis or scarring, infection, changes from smoking.Asbestosis, etc.

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What does it mean findings in both upper parahilar regions may relate to chronic inflammatory changes vs. prominent pulmonary interstitial markings?

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Xray result:prominent perihilar interstitial markings suggesting bronchitis.no superimposed infiltrate or atelectasis.i thought bronchitis didn't show?

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Lung x-ray during virus: "prominent diffuse interstitial markings. no acute findings/infiltrates"does this mean i have interstitial lung disease?

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Rheumatoid arthritis -15yr. chestxray- increased interstitial markings, prominent hila. handxray- reduced pip&mcp joints. reason for this? treatment?

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Chest x-ray shows - increased interstitial markings and prominent hila. what does this mean? what would be the treatment?

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