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What Does "infiltrates Are Seen In The Upper Lobe" Indicates?
hi! doc,my brother took his x ray few days ago and the findings was infiltrates are seen in the upper lobe,heart is not enlarged.the rest of the visualized are unremarkable.Impression:PTb minimal right activity undetermined...doc wat does it means...thnks...gene
Sat, 7 Jun 2014
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Your report suggests suspicious infiltrates in upper lung.It may be due to pneumonia or tuberculosis.
It is important to rule out infective etiology.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations.
You need routine hemogram,mantoux test,PCR for T.B if needed.
Firstly broad spectrum antibiotic should be prescribed.If it is unresponsive to antibiotics then T.B should be investigated.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your report suggests suspicious infiltrates in upper lung.It may be due to pneumonia or tuberculosis.
It is important to rule out infective etiology.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations.
You need routine hemogram,mantoux test,PCR for T.B if needed.
Firstly broad spectrum antibiotic should be prescribed.If it is unresponsive to antibiotics then T.B should be investigated.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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