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What is the meant by mosaic attenuation.

2021-02-02 10:36:58
My mother have tuberculosis since 6 months now she is cured from tb, ct Scan show mosaic attenuation of lung, can tell me what is meaning of mosaic attenuation of lung, I am attached the CT scan report. Please explain 🙏🙏🙏
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Hi. I understand your concerns . It can be due to multiple causes. Open a private chat consult for a detailed analysis and further management plan

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Hi noted your details open online consultation for proper evaluation and management.

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Just like. A mosaic tile which has black and white areas , the lungs as seen on CT if shows black and white alternate areas ( white representing normal lung and black representing areas of trapped air ) it’s called mosaic attenuation .
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Would like to see the CT films . Kindly consider for a personal video or audio consult for further detailed explanation and symptoms and treatment plan

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Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management

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