Question 1

what does it mean if the x-ray result stated "suspicious hazy infiltrates in the right apex"?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: pneumonia or other air space disease in the upper right lung.

Question 2

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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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 3

i recently had an x-ray, in the first test it was said that there were suspicious densities in my upper right lobe and it was recommended to have an apicolordotic view and the result was having infiltrates in the upper right apex. what does it mean?

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Resolution: A better view of the area is advised. With additional images more information may  result. Smoking, family history and TB exposure may be reviewed with the report by Healthtap consultant.

Question 4

what does this mean, fibrotic ptb right apex, no new definite kung infiltrates seen?

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: There is scarring, most likely from a past infection. if you have no symptoms, it may be followed. Please see your physician.

Question 5

whats the meaning if the xray film shows that there s a infiltrates found at left apex ?

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See below: Infiltrate simply means fluid.  It is a sign of inflammation which usually means a developing or resolving infection.  Treatment depends on your other symptoms and other medical conditions.

Question 6

whats the meaning if the xray film shows that there's a infiltrates found at left apex"?

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See Below: The infiltrate maybe a sign of pneumonia. Should discuss with ordering provider.

Question 7

what is the treatment to cure this result lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary TB: Before considering treatment you really need a specific diagnosis. One does not treat radiologic findings alone.

Question 8

infiltration of right apex in lung can mean?

Accepted Answer

Infiltrate: Most likely cause of that appearance on xray is pneumonia.

Question 9

what is the meaning of my xray result. lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity.?

Accepted Answer

TB: Ptb  means pulmonary Tuberculosis. The location is top part of the lung. Recommend seeing pulmonary specialist yo have a PPD done and follow up testing like potential CT chest and bronchoscope.

Question 10

i have a suspicious density at the left apex.and suggest apicolordotic view what would i do?

Accepted Answer

: You go get the other x-ray view so the area can be better assessed.

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What does it mean if the x-ray result stated "suspicious hazy infiltrates in the right apex"?

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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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I recently had an x-ray, in the first test it was said that there were suspicious densities in my upper right lobe and it was recommended to have an apicolordotic view and the result was having infiltrates in the upper right apex. what does it mean?

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What does this mean, fibrotic ptb right apex, no new definite kung infiltrates seen?

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Whats the meaning if the xray film shows that there s a infiltrates found at left apex ?

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Whats the meaning if the xray film shows that there's a infiltrates found at left apex"?

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What is the treatment to cure this result lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity?

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Infiltration of right apex in lung can mean?

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What is the meaning of my xray result. lordotic view shows minimal hazy infiltrates in the left apex. consider minimal ptb of undetermined activity.?

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I have a suspicious density at the left apex.and suggest apicolordotic view what would i do?

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