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My x-ray findings that tiny densities are noted in right upper zone,suggestive of old exposure to infection,lung fields are clear,normal cardiac and mediastinal contours.what does it mean.thank you for immediate response .

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Infection: Unilateral upper lobe densities could represent old healed infection like tuberculosis. It could also represent active infection especially if there are any symptoms.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

My x-ray findings that tiny densities are noted in right upper zone,suggestive of old exposure to infection,lung fields are clear,normal cardiac and mediastinal contours.what does it mean.thank you for immediate response .

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vijay Iyer answered

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