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Tiny calcific density in the right upper lungfield and faint linear density in the right midlung area. probably of no present clinical significance. ?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Calcium in lung: How was it diagnosed, by CXR, or by CT-MRI. Presence of CA, is always abnormal. Because of the numerous structures in the upper chest, x-rays may show several shadows in normally clear areas. Reasons can range from the benign (rib shadows, anatomic anomalies), to more serious, including active infections (pneumonia, TB), old scars (healed TB), malignancies, and other diseases. Either way, suspicious densities should prompt your physician to pursue additional tests, which may include additional x-rays or CT scan.

Answered 5/13/2016

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