Infiltrate On Chest X-ray – Radiology In Plain English
网页2020年11月12日 · Infiltrate describes an abnormality on chest X-ray which looks like something is in the lung that shouldn’t be there. An infiltrate is usually whiter then the surrounding lung and not well defined. It’s not a very precise term and does not provide a specific diagnosis.
What Are Lung Infiltrates? Causes and Risk for Lung Cancer
网页2024年5月14日 · Unusual substances in your lungs are known as lung infiltrates, or pulmonary infiltrates. Lung infiltrates can show up during screening tests and may be a sign of lung cancer or another underlying health problem (a condition you already have).
Infiltrate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
网页1. : to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes. the intelligence staff had been infiltrated by spies. 2. : to pass (troops) singly or in small groups through gaps in the enemy line. 3. : to pass into or through (a substance) by filtering or permeating. 4.
What are Lung Infiltrates? - An Overview (2024) - Respiratory …
网页2024年6月4日 · Lung infiltrates refer to substances, such as fluid or cells, that fill the lung, appearing denser on medical imaging like chest x-rays or CT scans. They can indicate various lung conditions, including pneumonia, pulmonary edema, …
Interstitial lung disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年4月25日 · Interstitial (in-tur-STISH-ul) lung disease describes a large group of disorders, most of which cause progressive scarring of lung tissue. The scarring associated with interstitial lung disease eventually affects your ability to breathe and get enough oxygen into your bloodstream.
Interstitial Lung Disease: Stages, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
网页2022年8月5日 · Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a term for a group of over 200 conditions that cause inflammation and scarring in your lungs. ILD damages the tissues between the small air sacs in your lungs (alveoli) and the blood vessels around them. This makes it harder for you to move oxygen out of your lungs and into your body.
Interstitial lung disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2023年4月25日 · A large number of disorders fall into this broad category. In addition, the signs and symptoms of a wide range of medical conditions can mimic interstitial lung disease, and doctors must rule these out before making a definitive diagnosis. Some of the following tests may be necessary.
Pulmonary infiltrate - Wikipedia
网页A pulmonary infiltrate is a substance denser than air, such as pus, blood, or protein, which lingers within the parenchyma of the lungs. [1] Pulmonary infiltrates are associated with pneumonia, tuberculosis, [citation needed] and sarcoidosis.
Evaluation of persistent pulmonary infiltrate - BMJ Best Practice
网页2024年6月25日 · Persistent pulmonary infiltrate results when a substance denser than air (e.g., pus, edema, blood, surfactant, protein, or cells) lingers within the lung parenchyma. Nonresolving and slowly resolving pneumonias are the most common broad categories of persistent pulmonary infiltrate.
Diagnostic Approach to the Patient With Diffuse Lung Disease
网页Detecting diffuse lung infiltrates on chest radiography is a common clinical problem. Many diverse pathological processes can cause diffuse lung disease.
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