CHEST X-RAY, PA AND LATERAL VIEWS - 31

CHEST X-RAY, PA AND LATERAL VIEWS

FINDINGS:               An examination of the chest shows a small oval shaped density in the right apex, which appears to be a calcification and most likely represents prior granulomatous disease.

The remaining lung fields are well expanded and free of active or acute disease.  A linear area of parenchymal pulmonary scarring could be seen extending from the right hilar area into the mid portion of the right lung.

Heart size and contour is normal.

The hemidiaphragms are normal with clear costophrenic angles.

A lateral chest radiograph shows a clear retrocardiac space and the posterior sulcus is clear.

IMPRESSION:

1.                   No active or acute cardiopulmonary process.

2.                   Probable prior granulomatous disease with a calcified primary complex in the right apex.

Thank you for the referral.

XXXXXXX, M.D.