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What Could Deferred Alv In The Chest X-ray Suggest?

good day, i have a question.I took the Chest Xray last oct. 13, 2014 and the findings are: questionable densities seen in the left apical area. heart is normal in size and configuration. hemidiaphragms, costophrenic sinuses and bony structures are intact.impression: deferred alv, suggested.what does this mean? I have a history of pleural effusion and was treated last march 2014.please answer me.. thanks a lot
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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Hello

Alv stands for apicolordotic view.There is suspicious densities in left apical area,so you are advised for apicolordotic view.It is important to rule out infective etiology.
Apicolordotic view is a special view of chest X-ray to visualize apical region of lungs.
This view is necessary because apical region is covered by bony ribs,clavicle etc.Normal chest X-ray (PA)can miss the findings,so you are advised for this view.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.

Other findings like both CP angles,bony thorax,diaphragm,heart size appears normal.

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Dr.Indu Bhushan
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What Could Deferred Alv In The Chest X-ray Suggest?

Hello Alv stands for apicolordotic view.There is suspicious densities in left apical area,so you are advised for apicolordotic view.It is important to rule out infective etiology. Apicolordotic view is a special view of chest X-ray to visualize apical region of lungs. This view is necessary because apical region is covered by bony ribs,clavicle etc.Normal chest X-ray (PA)can miss the findings,so you are advised for this view. Proper treatment depend upon findings. Other findings like both CP angles,bony thorax,diaphragm,heart size appears normal. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan