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What Does A Shadow Shown In Chest X Ray Mean?

Hi there my name is Lisa I had a chest ex ray done about 5 weeks ago it came back with a shadow I took antibiotics then had another chest ex ray last week it can back shadow gone bigger my GP said it s not an infection but he is not sure what it is and he as sent me away with a form 4 me 2 book my own appointment with a scan at the hospital could you tell me what you think and do you no how long it will take 4 an appointment my dad dyed of copd and my sister has jst been told she has got copd please help thank you Lisa xx
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Hi,

Can you mention what were your symptoms and why X-ray was ordered? Also, it would helpful if you can send a picture of the X-ray.

A shadow in chest X-ray not responding to first line antibiotic can be an infection caused by unusual pathogens like tuberculosis, an enlarged lymph node, a fluid collection around lungs or rarely a tumor. Symptoms present, appearance on X-ray and report of further imaging all will help us to find out the cause. Your doctor will guide you. Anyhow, it is unlikely to be related to COPD.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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What Does A Shadow Shown In Chest X Ray Mean?

Hi, Can you mention what were your symptoms and why X-ray was ordered? Also, it would helpful if you can send a picture of the X-ray. A shadow in chest X-ray not responding to first line antibiotic can be an infection caused by unusual pathogens like tuberculosis, an enlarged lymph node, a fluid collection around lungs or rarely a tumor. Symptoms present, appearance on X-ray and report of further imaging all will help us to find out the cause. Your doctor will guide you. Anyhow, it is unlikely to be related to COPD. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician