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Should We Proceed With Further Lab Tests Given My Father S X-ray Showing Fibrohaze Infiltrates?
Hi, Doc. My fathers x-ray result showed that fibrohaze infiltrates are in seen in the left upper lung trachea at midline and dome shape both diaphragm and costophrenic angle. However, on the second test on the sputum examination it was negative. Should we go on further laboratory test?
Thu, 3 Apr 2025
Hi,
Presence of fibrohaze infiltrates may due to many causes- infective, inflammatory, auto immune or a growth. Hence, it is a requirement to reach at a final diagnosis. Though, the sputum examination is negative, still, for a definitive diagnosis, further testing is required and if needed, a biopsy may also be indicated from the lesion.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
Presence of fibrohaze infiltrates may due to many causes- infective, inflammatory, auto immune or a growth. Hence, it is a requirement to reach at a final diagnosis. Though, the sputum examination is negative, still, for a definitive diagnosis, further testing is required and if needed, a biopsy may also be indicated from the lesion.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Satnarain Bansal, General & Family Physician
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