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Chest x-ray: early silhouetting of left heart border. while consolidation is not seen on lateral view, may reflect early lingular infiltrate. meaning?
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Meaning there may: be a subtle pneumonia present on the left. The lingula is part of the left upper lobe of the lung.
Answered 4/10/2018
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Mgt: It would be helpful to upload the chest radiograph to your Healthtap EMR as a consult, but the report indicates that you have a process in the left middle area of your lung, which could represent pneumonia. If you develop fever, a productive cough, a follow up appointment is advised.
Answered 4/10/2018
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