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Mantox positive 12mm
Dear Dr, my son frequently catching cold n cough mantoux test - positive 12mm ct chest report Lung fields appear normal with normal branching pattern of bronchial tree.
The pulmonary arteries appear grossly normal. The pulmonary vascular branches show normal
branching pattern.
The anatomical configuration of the structures in the mediastinum is within normal limits.
Both hila appear normal.
There is no significant mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
There is no evidence of pleural effusion.
Soft tissue of the chest wall and bony thorax shows no obvious abnormality.
Thymus gland noted anteriorly measuring ~ 36 x 13 mm. plz advice whether is he had primary complex or not.
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Montoux positive doesn't mean tb is there
First rule out allergic airway disease
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
If there are symptoms only,we have to worry. Most of the Indians will have mantou pos.it does not indicate active tb infection.pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Shruti Jain
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Delhi
positive montoux does not mean active infection .. if no sigh and symptom no need to worry
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Dr. Kuldeep Meena
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Bundi
Hello madam.
Test is indicating latent tb infection
Kindly consult for further discussion
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kindly consult with me instant
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