What Does Chest X Ray Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 22 Jul 2014

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Question : Dear Doctor,

Following are my findings wrt Chest X Ray
1) Trachea and main Bronchi appear normal
2)Mild Prominence of Bilateral Vascular Markings Noted
3)Both Costophrenic angles are clear
4)Both Domes of Diaphragm appear normal
5)Cadiac Size is Normal
6)Throcic bony rib cage and soft tissues appear normal.

Does this implies that my lungs are also clear.If not then what tests should i do for the same

Regards
XXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Jyothi B L (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lungs are clear.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXX,
I am Doctor Jyothi BL and I will be answering your query.

Looking at the x-ray findings, the only probable abnormality you would have noticed will be mild bronchovascular markings.
Otherwise all the other are clear and normal.
Bronchovascular findings are important when there is an infection. As it is mild, it can be safely assumed to be normal.
No further tests are necessary as there is no significant finding to warrant further investigations.
Any further queries, happy to help again.

Dr. Jyothi BL

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