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What Does Reticular, Linear And Nodular Densities In Both Apices Shown In Chest X-ray Mean?

hi sir, my chest x ray result interpretation additional apicolordotic view shows reticular, linear, and nodular densities in both apices which are suggestive to PTB of undetermined activity, can you please explain what is the meaning of this. im so worry please help me sir thank you
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Hello
Thanks for the query.
Bilateral apical reticular, linear and nodular densities may be suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis either active or most likely the evidence of past tuberculosis. The activity is to be determined by sputum for acid-fast bacilli and symptomatic evaluation like fever, malaise, weight loss, night sweat. If you have these symptoms or you have positive sputum examination for acid-fast bacilli you then should be treated for tuberculosis. But in most cases these are the evidences of past tuberculosis which is not active now. Consult a pulmonologist and take his opinion and get yourself thoroughly examined.
Thank you.
Regards
Dr Arnab Maji
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What Does Reticular, Linear And Nodular Densities In Both Apices Shown In Chest X-ray Mean?

Hello Thanks for the query. Bilateral apical reticular, linear and nodular densities may be suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis either active or most likely the evidence of past tuberculosis. The activity is to be determined by sputum for acid-fast bacilli and symptomatic evaluation like fever, malaise, weight loss, night sweat. If you have these symptoms or you have positive sputum examination for acid-fast bacilli you then should be treated for tuberculosis. But in most cases these are the evidences of past tuberculosis which is not active now. Consult a pulmonologist and take his opinion and get yourself thoroughly examined. Thank you. Regards Dr Arnab Maji