Fibrous calcification, Pulmonology FAQ

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Understanding Cavitary Lesions in Left Lung Apex: TB or Lung Cancer?

Cavitary fibrotic lesion in the left lung apex? The left apical fibrotic cavitary lesion, could this be indicative of pulmonary tuberculosis or lung cancer? What is a cavitary lesion?


Dr. Huang Yiwen Reply:
Dear Da-Hsiung: The fibrous calcification in the lung apex resembles that of tuberculosis. Please check for any medical history, but lung cancer cannot be ruled out. Please come to the hospital for an examination. Changhua Hospital cares about you.

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