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Hi, i just got my mother's chest x-ray and the findings are: Suspicious densities are noted in both upper lobes superimposed on the bony structures. The rest of the lungs are clear. Heart is not enlarged. Aorta is sclerotic. The pul,onary vascular markings are within normal limits. Tracheal is midline, Both hemidiaphragms and costophrenic sulci are intact. The visualized osseous structures are unremarkable. Anyone who can explain what is this mean?
Mon, 16 Feb 2015
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X ray findings suggests suspicious lesions in upper lobes of lung,so your mother may need apico-lordotic view.This view is needed because upper lobe of lungs are covered by many bony structures like clavicle,ribs etc.There are chances of missing of findings in normal chest X-ray if there are lesions in upper lobes.
Rest of the lung field are normal.
Sclerotic aorta is due to aging.
Heart size is also normal.
Pulmonary blood vessels are normal.
Both CP angles and both domes of diaphragm are also normal.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
X ray findings suggests suspicious lesions in upper lobes of lung,so your mother may need apico-lordotic view.This view is needed because upper lobe of lungs are covered by many bony structures like clavicle,ribs etc.There are chances of missing of findings in normal chest X-ray if there are lesions in upper lobes.
Rest of the lung field are normal.
Sclerotic aorta is due to aging.
Heart size is also normal.
Pulmonary blood vessels are normal.
Both CP angles and both domes of diaphragm are also normal.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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