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What is Fibrotic Opacity ???
HRCT report shows small fibrotic opacity in right middle lobe. What does it mean? Is it serious issue??
I do not have any health issues now.
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It means healed lung lesions
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Dr. Sarthak Rastogi
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Mumbai
Fibrotic opacities usually indicate an inflammation which has healed. if it is limited only to one place without anyother pathology elsewhere and no problems, I assume, you should not worry. But you need a derailed assessment by a pulmonologist to be worry free.
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