Are heterogeneous opacities of the right mid-lung and left lung base a reason to worry?
Patient: Hello, I was being checked over because I am going to have surgery soon a T10 PSO C3I had a chest X-Ray that stated Findings: Heterogeneous opacity in the right midlung and left lung bas, Mild elevation of the left hemidiaphragm. Postsurgical changes of the lower cervical spine. The heart is within normal limits. Impression: Heterogeneous opacities of the right midlung and left lung base. Whether these are acute or chronic is unknown. These appear to be new compared to images of a scoliosis series however the lungs are not well seen on the prior series. Direct comparison with any outside studies is recommended. Should I be worried? Doctor: Hello,  * There can be various issues regarding this as chronic or acute inflammatory reason or systemic issue from the malignancy or other disorder.  * Details of symptoms with CT plates are mandatory here to guide further.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon