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What is Pleural thickening?
what is pleural thickening
Will pleural thickening contribute to heart problems?
I have pleural thickening beginning in 1982.The pleural thickening and plaque has gotten worse over the years.In 2006 was diagnosed with asbestosis. 2007 had a five way heart bypass.Did my lung problem contribute to my heart attack?
What does focal pleural thickening mean?
Focal pleural thickening refers to the abnormal thickening of the pleural membrane that lines the outside of the lungs. It can be caused by various factors, such as inflammation, infection, or scarring of the pleura. Further evaluation, such as imaging studies or biopsies, may be needed to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
What you need to do if your medical result findings that you have a pleural thickening?
What your doctor tells you to do.
What is pleural parenchymal infiltrates in the left apex?
It means that there is blood, water, or pus on the top left lung.
What are some of the signs and symptoms of pleural thickening?
The initial symptoms of pleural thickening are hard to detect, but sufferers often experience difficulty breathing and a slight pain or tightness in the chest after physical exertion. Symptoms may take many years to develop and can vary from individual to individual.
What is a pleural based opacity?
Pleural-based opacity refers to opacity seen in X-rays along the pleural surface. The opacity or silhouettes can mean many things like signs of injuries, possible thickening, or indications of disease.
What is parenchymal calcification?
parenchymal calcification
What is renal parenchymal disease?
Chronic renal parenchymal disease
What is the meaning of slightly altered parenchymal epitexture in ct scan?
It is not a "parenchymal epitexture" it is a "parenchymal echotexture" and it is indicating damage to the liver.
What causes biapical pleural parenchymal scarring?
Pleural parenchymal scarring is a type of scarring that occurs in the lining of the lungs. It can result from an injury to the lung or infections like tuberculosis or pneumonia. Often the infection or injury has healed but leaves behind some scar tissue. The term biapical indicates that the precise location of the scarring is at the upper tips of the lungs. Radiologists can see evidence of this type of scarring in MRI images and CT scans. While circumstances may indicate the need for further action, quite often doctors decide to simply monitor the condition for possible changes.
Is renal parenchymal disease treatable?
is renal parenchymal disease curable
