Question 1

what is pleural scarring less likely minimal pleural fluid? i dont have any kind of symptoms from past 4mos. what would be pleural fluid symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Probably none: this is an incidental finding-  it is included because it is not "normal", but it is not pathological-  and would not produce symptoms.  its much more likely to be a bit of scarring than fluid, as it stated in question.  
so i would not worry too much about it-  but if the report suggests repeating the xray at a certain interval, you should do so under your doctors supervision. hope this helps

Question 2

what is pleural and peritoneal mesothelioma?

Accepted Answer

Cancers: Tumors of the lining of chest, pleura, and abdomen, peritoneum, are called mesotheliomas.  These are malignant tumors, i.e., cancers.  Asbestos is the usual cause of mesotheliomas.

Question 3

what is  pleural parenchymal scarring  in the  upper lung?

Accepted Answer

History: Pleural scarring is using the result of an infection in the past that has healed.  It could have been anything from pneumonia to TB to a myriad of other causes.  It should be followed by xray or ct scan at intervals to make sure it is not increasing.

Question 4

doc.what is benign pleural effussion?

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Fluid next to lung: Fluid located between the ribs and lungs is called a pleural effusion.  Benign means that the doctor thinks there are no cancer cells within the pleural fluid.  Benign pleural effusions can occur with lung infection,  heart failure and other conditions.  Malignant pleural effusions are seen with lung cancer or other cancers that have spread to the pleural lining surrounding the lungs.

Question 5

anyone know what is a pleural effusion?

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Fluid: Pleural effusion is a build up of fluid around the lung, and can compress the lung & cause breathing difficulty. The fluid can occur from heart failure, infection, tumor, etc.

Question 6

what is a pleural effusion? how is it treated?

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Chest fluid: The pleural space is inside the chest and outside the lung.
The space usually has a small amount of natural fluid as lubricant for the lung -visceral pleura to be able to slide over the inner surface of the chest='parietal pleura.
Excessive fluid is called an effusion.
Other collections can be blood, pus, lymph, chyle. Requires diagnosis, then
treated by aspiration, catheter, or tube thoracostomy.

Question 7

what is minimal pleural effusion or thickening right?

Accepted Answer

Tuberculosis: Yoy have tuberculosis(tb) noted in your history.  Tb can cause abnormalities like pleural thickening and effusion.  The treatment your are taking is appropriate and you should be following along with your doctor.  Your x-ray or ct scan evaluates the lung and the radiologist interprets the findings.

Question 8

what is minimal pleural effusion? pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left.?

Accepted Answer

Explained below: There is a collection of fluid in an estimated small amount around your lung. On the left there is most likely a focal area of scar connecting the lining of the lung called the pleura with the diaphragm. 
Did you have an empyema? An infection in the pleural space and/or a chest tube placed?

Question 9

what is minimal pleural effusion and or thickening
pleurodiaphragmatic adhesion left?

Accepted Answer

: This result can be not concerning or concerning. It depends on the patient and then the entire picture. See your doctor

Question 10

what is outcome of pleural effusion?

Accepted Answer

Inflammation : The potential space between chest wall and lungs has thin lining--- the pleura , chest wall lining  the parietal pleura is very sensitive any inflammation will cause severe pain, effusion is the result of inflammation on the pleura.

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