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Lung CT results04/30/2008 04:38PM |
I just had a ct scan of my abdomen for stomach pain and received this lung information on the report: 1)Calcified granuloma in the lower right lobe posteriorly 2)Small Bleb at the right lung base posteriorly 3)non-specific pleural plaque at the left lung baseWhat does this mean and what should I do?
Thanks
A calcified granuloma is a scar, likely from a prior fungal infection.A small bleb is a little bubble on the lung that is usually of no significance. It can carry a slight risk of pneumothorax (collapsed lung). Multiple, or large, blebs may be seen with emphysema from smoking.
A pleural plaque is from inflammation, such as with prior asbestos exposure.
It would be best to review the results with the physician who requested the CT scan. If you want further input, you might want to see a lung specialist, either a pulmonologist or a general thoracic surgeon.
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Michael F Reed, MD Assistant Professor of Surgery Division of Thoracic Surgery Department of Surgery College of Medicine University of Cincinnati |
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