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Every time i have a xray always show that. stable residual changes both upper lubes. what is this means? i was treated 12 years ago from my tb
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Basically: means that it shows signs of your prior TB infection which led to some scarring. Give it is 'stable' means there are no changes seen from prior.
Answered 11/20/2014
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