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Fibrotic scar in left lower lung zone
My brother in law slipped, in x-ray report one line is mentioned "fibrotic scar in left lower lung zone.
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In xray its not that clear to commend as fibrotic scar. But any previous lung infection may cause such a scar which is harmless unless he is not having any complaints. Its just like a healed lesion
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
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13 yrs exp
New Delhi
Its post healing , nothing to worry
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
May be due to old healed lesions. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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Greater Noida
mostly its an old healed lesion..but need to see the xray to comment
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