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I've been diagnosed with faint apical lung fibrosis what does it mean? i been negative in genexpert and purified protein derivative skin test,
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Ignore it: You have been evaluated for pulmonary tuberculosis as was suggested by the apical fibrosis. The tests are negative and you may ignore this minor abnormality.
Answered 10/1/2018
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