The hilar fullness is different structures in the chest. This can be seen by having a chest x-ray done.
Right hilar prominent
Right hilar fullness on a chest X-ray can be caused by various conditions, including lymphadenopathy, tumors, or vascular issues such as pulmonary embolism. Enlargement of the right hilum may indicate underlying pathology such as lung cancer, infections like pneumonia, or granulomatous diseases. It is important to correlate the finding with clinical symptoms and additional imaging for accurate diagnosis.
To break it down, here are definitions of all of those words, and then a summary:Bilateral: On both sides, as opposed to unilateral (on one side).Hilar: Of or relating to the hilum, presumably of the lung, which is the area of the lung where the airways (bronchioles) and arteries branch out. It is located near the heart, and is localized.Adenopathy: Abnormality of the lymph nodes, typically related to swelling.Calcified: Having an extremely high calcium content, to the point of hardening or solidification due to a build up of calcium in the tissue.In summary: It means that the lymph nodes in the center of the lungs (near the heart, specifically on the primary bronchioles) are abnormally calcified in both lungs.
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Fibronodular paratracheal and hilar densities refer to abnormal findings on a chest X-ray or CT scan characterized by the presence of nodules or densities around the trachea (paratracheal) and near the lung hilum (hilar). These densities can be caused by various conditions, such as infections, inflammation, or tumors, and further evaluation may be needed to determine the underlying cause.
Sarcoidosis of the lungs can be divided into four stages. Stage 0 - No intrathoracic involvement. Stage I - Bilateral hilar adenopathy. Stage II - Pulmonary parenchyma involved. Stage III - Pulmonary infiltrates with fibrosis. Stage 4 is end-stage lung disease with pulmonary fibrosis and honeycombing. Hopefully steroids will stop it at this stage.
Hilar adenopathy is a term for enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
A primary complex refers to a tuberculosis infection within the lung tissue - the tuberculous focus is small and will usually involve the hilar and para-tracheal lymph nodes.
An enlarged right hilar lymph node refers to a swelling of the lymph nodes located near the right lung's hilum, which is the area where the bronchus, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit the lung. This enlargement can indicate various medical conditions, including infections, inflammatory diseases, or malignancies such as lung cancer. Diagnostic imaging, such as a chest X-ray or CT scan, is often used to assess the lymph node's size and characteristics. Further evaluation may be necessary to determine the underlying cause of the enlargement.
I have a history of breast cancer and last year on april 13th 2012, My silicone implants were removed due to rupture. the dr suctioned out as much as he could but my body had already absorb some of the silicone. Eversince, I have had increased respiratory distress with hospitilizations to ICU. Never has respiratory issues before this. now there say I have asthma. I have increased pain and lymphadema and my last ct scan showed increased interstitial lung disease with reactive adenopathy bilateral. enlarged hilar nodes bilateral more on right than left and a nodule on my thyoid. Could the silicone from my implants cause this or is my cancer coming back.