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what is linear fibrosis?

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Scar: It depends on the context.  On a chest x-ray or ct, it probably refers to scar that forms a line or curve on the film.  This may indicate prior illness or injury, but is not specific.  Fibrosis (scarring) can sometimes limit the function of an organ, but may not be important.

Question 2

how to cure mayoma fibrosis?

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Myoma Fibroids?: There are many options.  Hysterectomy is the definitive solution.   Myomectomy, magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery (mrgfus or fus) (eg, exablate® 2000), uterine artery embolizaiton, endometrial ablation are other options.  There are medical options such as with hormonal therapy.  A competent gynecologist should be discuss these options.

Question 3

i have a minimal right aprical fibrosis. what does that mean?

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It means: there is an area of scarring in the upper part of your right lung.  It could be due to many causes, such as prior infection, but if it is an incidental finding and you are otherwise asymptomatic it may be of no concern.  Talk to your doc about the results.

Question 4

fibronodular pattern predomenantly, fibrosis is noted in right apex. what' meaning to me?

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Breast?: A mammogram and breast exam would be helpful and necessary to evaluate for pathology.

Question 5

is cardiac fibrosis bad?

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: Yes, the fibrotic portion of any organ will lose its normal function. So, if a portion of the heart muscle becomes fibrotic that portion of  heart tissue (myocardium) loses the ability to contract effectively so the heart is weaker.

Question 6

what is cystic fibrosis exactly?

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Inherited disease: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited disease that affects the cells lining the lungs, sinuses, intestines, spleen and liver.  It prevents chloride ions from crossing the cell membranes properly. This can clog organ ducts. In the lungs, the extra mucus crushes the cilia and leads to more lung infections. Medications can help; in late-stage disease, lung transplantation may be life-saving.

Question 7

what exactly is cystic fibrosis?

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Cystic fibrosis: CF is a genetic disease that from birth causes the body to produce a thick and sticky mucus.  This mucus interferes with the ability to breath and digest food.  It is life threatening, but with good management people can live into their 40s and beyond with it.

Question 8

what is retroperitoneal fibrosis?

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Chronic scarring: Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is a chronic non-specific inflammation of the retroperitoneum, which can entrap and obstruct important structures, notably the ureters.   The average age of diagnosis is about 55 years and the male:female ratio was 3:1.  Options for treatment include corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive and hormonal treatment (such as tamoxifen), as well as surgery.

Question 9

cystic fibrosis, is it sexlinked?

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Autosomal recessive.: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is not sex-linked, but autosomal recessive. That means both parents can be silent carriers--totally unaware--then each passes down this recessive (inactive) gene to their child. This child develops CF because both copies of the formerly inactive gene (1 from each parent) now have no genetic "brake" (normal dominant gene) to prevent the CF gene from expressing itself.

Question 10

what is the severity of cystic fibrosis?

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Variable: This depends on the individual patient.  There are several hundred CF mutations that have varying degrees of severity.  The most common mutation, df508, can cause failure to thrive in infants, recurrent and very serious lung infections during childhood and often pancreatic insufficiency in children.  While early diagnosis and preventive treatment have improved, CF is still a fatal disease.

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