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Why A Faint Nodular Opacity Was Found In Left Lung Base?
I had a bout of bilateral pneumonia which still had not cleared on third xray although I seemed to have recovered otherwise. However a faint nodular opacity was found on third xray in left lung base. A CAT scan has been ordered, but I am very worried. Is it possible it could be something not too serious? I need to have some hope to hold on to.
Mon, 15 Dec 2014
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Nodular opacity on chest x ray can be due to many causes. The common causes are
1. Nodular pneumonia (round pneumonia)
2. Benign cyst
3. Developing cavitory lesion.
4. Developing lung abscess
5. Malignant nodule. Etc.
So CT THORAX with contrast is needed for further evaluation.
CT scan is far better imaging modality than chest x ray. This will also helpful in guided biopsy if necessary.
So get done CT THORAX as soon as possible.
Nodular opacity on chest x ray can be due to many causes. The common causes are
1. Nodular pneumonia (round pneumonia)
2. Benign cyst
3. Developing cavitory lesion.
4. Developing lung abscess
5. Malignant nodule. Etc.
So CT THORAX with contrast is needed for further evaluation.
CT scan is far better imaging modality than chest x ray. This will also helpful in guided biopsy if necessary.
So get done CT THORAX as soon as possible.
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