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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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Dr. Ali Saberi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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.

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Answered 11/4/2020

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