Hi. I had my chest xray done previously in 2 diff hosp as the latter was done when i was admitted due to AGE secondary to food poisoning.
Both had diff. Results:
1st nov 20: suspicious densities at both upper lungs
2nd nov 28: suspicious opacity in R lower lungs
Doc requested apicolordotic and spot test. Result is: ancillary exam to 11/20 shows no active parenchemal infiltrates in the visualized regions. Does it mean that I am already cleared?
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Hello.
It's good to hear that you're seeking clarification on your medical results. I'll provide a general explanation, but it's important to follow up with your healthcare provider for specific interpretations and advice related to your situation.
When radiologists or doctors report "suspicious densities" or "suspicious opacity" on a chest X-ray, it means they've identified areas that look abnormal and could potentially indicate a problem, such as infection, inflammation, or other lung conditions. However, these findings often need further evaluation to determine their significance.
The apicolordotic view is a specialized chest X-ray that helps in better visualizing the lung apices (the upper parts of the lungs). This view is often used when there's a suspicion of certain lung conditions, like tuberculosis, which commonly affects the upper lobes of the lungs.
Your latest result, which mentions "no active parenchymal infiltrates in the visualized regions," suggests that, at the time of this imaging, there were no active lung infiltrations (like those seen in infections, inflammation, or other lung conditions) in the areas they were able to see. This could be a positive sign, indicating either improvement or the absence of significant active lung disease in those regions.
Hope I helped a bit.
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