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What Does My Chest X-ray Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 6 Jan 2017

Question: My Chest X Ray shows bilaterial mid to upper lung scarring, fibrosis and bullious changes. They said it is suspected that the ankylosing spondilitis that is in my SI Joints is causing me to have ILD. Does this sound right and if so will it continue to progress?

Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These changes may be seen in the lungs in AS.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query on HCM.

Yes ankylosing spondylitis can cause changes in the lungs and ILD is one such change. Do you have any symptoms like breathlessness or cough? You need to undergo certain tests like spirometry, HRCT chest, diffusion studies and if pulmonologist feels, a bronchoscopy. Hence consult a pulmonologist for a complete evaluation.

It is difficult to predict whether it will continue to progress. However after complete evaluation, one may be able to know the prognosis.

Hope this answers your query.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy

Follow up: Dr. Shashi Dangwal (6 hours later)

This a part of my results.

Answered by Dr. Shashi Dangwal (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You need to see a pulmonoligist for further evaluation.

Detailed Answer:

Yes gone through your reports.

As I have mentioned above, you need to see a pulmonologist for further evaluation. Future course of action will be decided on the results and with clinical correlation.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar