Question 1

a very faint subpleural nodular density in the left lower lobe posterolaterally  noted on ct scan along with minor nodularity to posterior lung bases?

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Do they give a size: for the "subpleural nodular density"?  There are a litany of potential causes, from chronic to acute, from inflammatory to neoplastic, from no concern to worrisome.  More specific info on the nodule and any relevant clinical history would help narrow it down.

Question 2

patchy subpleural parenchymal scars in both apies on right lung middle segmental lobe and inferior lingular ligament?

Accepted Answer

Old infection: Without visualizing the chest x ray- i think this is most likely scaring from old infection( pneumonia, bronchitis)
a ct scan of the chest may add additional information.

Question 3

what does biapical pleural parenchymal nodular scarring. lungs otherwise clear. mean in a chest xray?

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: You had inflammation in the top parts of both lungs that healed and left scars. There is no active disease.
Please note that apical scarring is suggestive of healed tuberculosis lesion. You should tell all your doctors about this finding, especially if they consider treatment with steroids or immunosuppressive drugs.
Wish you good health!

Question 4

from my ct scan, what is nodular parenchymal opacity( 1.5 mm)? does it indicate an old tb scar?  x ray looks fine

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Check it out: Xrays look at differences in density.  Chest xrays take 2 views while a ct takes a 360 degree view and is more sensitive. You have a small nodular (round) opacity (denser than the surrounding lung) that only is visible on ct. Xrays take pictures and may not not provide a specific diagnosis. The nodule may represent old TB but you need a doctor and possibly other tests to decide this.

Question 5

what  is 9 mm nodular density in right lower lobe?

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Lung nodule: It sounds like a lung nodule. I assume you had a CT of the chest, or abdomen (the latter of which includes the lower chest). If it appears to be a true nodule, the typical recommendation is to get follow-up CTs at 3, 9, and 24 months, PET, and/or biopsy. I would speak to your primary doc about further management, especially if you have a smoking history or other risk factors for cancer.

Question 6

baseline mammo: lt side mild area of asymmetry with parenchymal density in medial posterior.  short f/u suggested. what does it mean & should i worry?

Accepted Answer

It's suspicious.: You shouldn't worry, but you should have a breast exam now and again in 6 months with a repeat mammogram in 6 months. Your mammogram shows that your left breast is not identical to your right breast. There is an area that's more dense, located close to the chest on the side near your breastbone. It could be your normal anatomy, but the only way to know is to follow it over time. I hope that helps!

Question 7

what is a lung nodular density?

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Whitish spot on xray: On a chest x-ray, sometimes there are whitish spots that aren't supposed to be there in the normally dark images of the lungs. The spots are usually less than an inch wide, and often less than half-an-inch wide. Disorders that show up as a nodular density or multiple densities include infections (such as TB or other germs), fungi (such as aspergillus), inflammatory disorders, cancers, etc...

Question 8

hi doc,what is suspicious nodular and hazy densities in the right upper? is this already a tubercolosis?

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Nope: The biggest difference will be made by where you live and your symptoms. If you live in an endemic area and you have had symptoms such as cough, blood in sputum, weight loss, etc, then tb will be definitely in the differential diagnosis as early lesions are usually seen in the upper lobes, the description otherwise is too nonspecific to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 9

what does two pleurally based nodular densities noted along the right middle lobe and lingula respectively, mean?

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Usually ok: Lung nodules happen commonly for a lot of reasons.  Scarring in the lung is the most common, from a past infection, autoimmune disease, or even from childhood.  The worry is that if these nodules get bigger over time, that they can actually be cancerous.  How much docs worry is based on your age, smoking and health history, how big they are, and location.  If your doc is worried repeat CT is done.

Question 10

i had a mammogram exam and the findings say, moderate parenchymal density is seen in both breasts. what does that mean? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

No concern needed: It simply means that your breasts are &quot;thick&quot; with tissue and  moderately hard to &quot;see&quot; on mammogram. A word of caution however, because of your post menopausal age of 63, if the MD reading your future mammogram report indicates that it is very difficult to see through them to provide an adequate negative examination, please follow up with  the additional recommended testing.

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A very faint subpleural nodular density in the left lower lobe posterolaterally noted on ct scan along with minor nodularity to posterior lung bases?

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Patchy subpleural parenchymal scars in both apies on right lung middle segmental lobe and inferior lingular ligament?

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What does biapical pleural parenchymal nodular scarring. lungs otherwise clear. mean in a chest xray?

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From my ct scan, what is nodular parenchymal opacity( 1.5 mm)? does it indicate an old tb scar? x ray looks fine

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What is 9 mm nodular density in right lower lobe?

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Baseline mammo: lt side mild area of asymmetry with parenchymal density in medial posterior. short f/u suggested. what does it mean & should i worry?

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What is a lung nodular density?

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Hi doc,what is suspicious nodular and hazy densities in the right upper? is this already a tubercolosis?

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What does two pleurally based nodular densities noted along the right middle lobe and lingula respectively, mean?

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I had a mammogram exam and the findings say, moderate parenchymal density is seen in both breasts. what does that mean? should i be concerned?

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