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What does apical scarring mean?
What does mild apical lung scarring mean from the imaged lung apices?
What is apical pleural scarring?
Apical pleural scarring refers to the formation of scar tissue on the pleura, the membrane that lines the lungs. It commonly occurs at the apex (top) of the lungs and can result from various conditions like infections, inflammation, or exposure to toxins. This scarring can restrict lung expansion, leading to breathing difficulties.
Chronic apical pulmonary fibrosis with multifocal atelectasis -what does this finding mean and should it be treated?
Pulmonary fibrosis is scarring of the lung. Apical means the finding was at the top peak of the lung. Chronic indicates long-standing. Atlectasis means areas of the lung that are not inflating, and multifocal means that it's present in multiple areas. So, to sum up, there is lung standing lung scarring at the peak of the lung with multiple areas that aren't getting air. The finding can be caused by toxic exposures, connective tissue disease, or infectious disease, and any treatment will be based on the underlying cause. The phrase indicates a radiologic finding, not a diagnosis.
What does focal apical fibrosis mean?
Ths term is usually used in interpretation of chest x-ray examination. It means irregular, thickened lines at the uppermost part of your lung, like a scar, caused by chronic reaction for some inflammation or infection. In my place it is mostly caused by tuberculosis.
What does Asymmetrical Apical Pleural Disease mean?
Asymmetrical = not the same on each side - i.e. one side is worse than the other. Apical = the top of the lungs. Pleural = The lining of the lung.
Whats spots in lung tissue?
A spot on the lung tissue can be caused by scarring or from a benign tumor. It can, but does not always mean lung cancer. Asking your physician is the best course of action.
Fibroid scarring in the lung is dangerous?
Scarring of the lung tissue decreases the amount of surface area that is available for gas exchange to take place in your lungs. So if your scarring was severe and irreversible, yes
Is subsegmental atelectasis or scarring of the lung deadly?
Scarring of the lunch may or may not be deadly, depending on the severity. Subsegmental atelectasis is deadly, as it is a collapsed lung.
What is an apical pneumothorax?
An apical pneumothorax refers to a condition where there is air accumulation in the pleural space at the apex (top portion) of the lung, causing partial or complete collapse of the lung in that area. This can lead to symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, and decreased lung function. Treatment may involve observation, supplemental oxygen, or chest tube insertion to remove the air.
What is the uppermost portion of the lung called?
The uppermost part of the lung is the lung apex. Apical means pertaining to the apex.
What are the causes of unilateral muscle wasting of the hand?
Pancoast tumor ( lung apical tumorv)
Where is the apical portion of the lung?
This is the TOP of the lung (part toward the head).
