I had an abdominal ct scan for stomach pain.the results showed that my lung bases demonstrate mild prominence of the pulmonary markings. meaning?

Discuss w/ provider: Perhaps a pulmonary or gastrointestinal specialist here will answer you too, but in any case - this is something to discuss w/ your own provider. It's important to have the answer be specifically about you. The good news is that it is mild. It may merely mean a description of the image if you have no respiratory symptoms - don't worry. Just ask. Don't hesitate to request explanations. It's yours.

Ancillary finding: "Mild prominence of the pulmonary markings" is liking referring to the lung parenchyma. This can be inflammation or scarring. A common cause of parenchymal or interstitial thickening is aspiration of acid stomach contents in patients with reflux that typically occurs at night. The report may also be referring to atelectasis - closed areas of the lungs not in use due to shallow breathing.