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What does my chest x-ray reveal?

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Hi doctor,

I have undergone chest x-ray. Report says that heart size, lungs vascular marking, soft tissue and bony cage appears normal. My doubt is am I free from TB? What is the outcome of the chest x-ray? Please help.

Answered by Dr. Rashi Verma

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MBBS

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Dr. Rashi Verma is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, preventive medicine, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. She is skilled in diagnosing a wide range of health conditions and providing personalized care for patients of all ages. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical precision, Dr. Verma focuses on promoting long-term wellness and holistic health.

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Hi,

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I have read your query and gone through the x-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). If a person has TB (tuberculosis), certain changes appear in the lungs which are detected by x-ray. The commonly seen changes are opacification of airspaces within the lung parenchyma. Any cavity in the lung lesion. Calcification can exist around a cavity and nodule with poorly defined margins. Pleural effusion - presence of a significant amount of fluid within the lung space. Hilar or mediastinal lymphadenopathy (bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy) - enlargement of lymph nodes in the lungs. Your chest x-ray has been described as normal which means that there is no evidence of any disease according to the x-ray. Revert with the answer to assist further. Thank you and take care. Regards.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At February 20, 2016
Reviewed At August 8, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashi Verma is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, preventive medicine, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. She is skilled in diagnosing a wide range of health conditions and providing personalized care for patients of all ages. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical precision, Dr. Verma focuses on promoting long-term wellness and holistic health.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rashi Verma is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, preventive medicine, and the management of acute and chronic illnesses. She is skilled in diagnosing a wide range of health conditions and providing personalized care for patients of all ages. Known for her compassionate approach and clinical precision, Dr. Verma focuses on promoting long-term wellness and holistic health.

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