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Lung CT scan shows suspect areas of scar
I live in USA and as part of immigration process they asked me to do a TB test which came positive , they they asked to do chest X ray which showed a calcified nodule which can be due to a prior infection of TB , but my doctor asked me to a do CT scan and is scan following was diagnosed SUSPECT AREAS OF INTERSTITIAL SCAR/FIBROSIS BILATERALLY. I dont have any symptoms and I am healthy , this was an incidental finding, should I worry about it ?
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If mantoux is > 15mm and CT scan is suggestive of active infection, you need TB treatment after evaluation
If mantoux > 15mm and CT scan is not suggestive of active infection, then only TB prophylaxis.
In other case no treatment
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Which tb test is done is it IGRA/QUANTEFERON TB GOLD
Can you share the ct image
Usually no need to worry
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Need detailed history and reports
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do not worry. There is only old healed scar. Pl maintain good habits and maintain your immunity. Pl consult, if you need any thing.
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