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I have a suspicious density at the left apex.and suggest apicolordotic view what would i do?

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You go get the other x-ray view so the area can be better assessed.

Answered 11/27/2021

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is the lateral view in order to better characterize the lesion seen, it will be very similar to the first X-ray you had.

Answered 11/25/2021

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Dr. Ravishankar Konchada answered

Specializes in Interventional Radiology

In general apical abnormality is hard to characterize on CXR. If the density is present in apicolordotic view I would suggest CT. Scarring/ fibrosis is common. If you are a smoker or have other risk factors I would suggest a CT without contrast. Please talk with your PCP.

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Go ahead to get a apicolordotic view which allows better viewing of the density found in left apex, particularly tuberculosis in endemic countries.

Answered 11/27/2021

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