What does focal apical fibrosis mean?

Answer 1

Ths term is usually used in interpretation of chest x-ray examination. It means irregular, thickened lines at the uppermost part of your lung, like a scar, caused by chronic reaction for some inflammation or infection. In my place it is mostly caused by tuberculosis.

Answer 2

Tuberculosis

Histoplasmosis

Extrinsic allergic alveolitis

Silicosis

Coal workers pneumoconiosis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Radiotherapy

Sarcoidosis

Answer 3

Bilateral apical fibrosis is a term used when reading CT scan and x-rays. It refers to scarring from past infections in the lungs.

Answer 4

left apical fibrosis

Answer 5

what is fibrosis right apical lung

Answer 6

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