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HR CT CHEST REPORT
I have done HRCT scan for Surgery in that Report showing small fibrotic patch at middle lobe close to oblique fissure and rest of HRCT of chest is essential normal no features of viral pneumonia. is there any concern about fibrotic patch pls tell I am really worried about that. I don't have any bad habits.
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No need to worry. For further clarification, consult a pulmonologist online
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If you do not have any symptoms, small fibrotic scars in lungs are nothing much to worry about.
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No need to worry..
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Need not worry about it as u don't have any symptoms and rest of the scan is normal u can safely ignore the fibrotic patch
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It’s ok
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Need not worry. Detailed history is needed. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken. Let us find out the cause for that fibrosis.
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Dr. Amruth Sindhu
Pulmonologist
17 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. I understand your concern. Nothing to worry it can be scar due to previous infection. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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