"CAL noted" on a chest X-ray typically refers to "cavitating lung lesions," indicating the presence of cavities or hollow spaces within lung tissue. This finding can suggest various conditions such as infections (like tuberculosis or abscesses), malignancies, or certain inflammatory diseases. Further evaluation and clinical correlation are usually necessary to determine the underlying cause and appropriate management.
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Chest X-Ray- No Active DiseaseCXR: Chest X-RayNAD: No Active Disease
A chest x-ray cannot diagnose bronchitis. A chest x-ray may show pneumonia, but one can have pneumonia with a normal chest x-ray.
This phrase suggests that metal clips or markers were observed in the right upper region of the chest on the X-ray. These clips are typically placed during surgery or other medical procedures to mark a specific area. The presence of these clips should be noted for future reference when interpreting the X-ray or evaluating the patient's condition.
pneumonia
It means the x-rays reveals no pathology or unexpected abnormalities. The x-ray appears as expected in a healthy individual.
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CXR means Chest X-ray in medical contexts.chest xray
CXR no consolidation means the chest x-ray was normal.
I need a h.c.p.c.s for a routine chest x-ray
Means that there are no signs of disease that can be seen on x-ray anyhow.
Infective etiology (or infectious etiology) in chest x-ray is an detailed examination of how the disease has spread in the patient's chest.