21-04-2024, 12:54 AM
Hi BN, I've been inactive because I've been battling the flu for the last 10-12 days. Today, I finally felt better enough and got past the nagging migraine I had for five days (lol, my skull even hurt).
I had some leukemia tests run (as follow-up care) which found my blood counts spiked somewhat.
Results
IMPRESSION:
1. Enlarged precarinal and right hilar lymph nodes as described.
2. Focal pleural thickening right pleural effusion.
Narrative
CT CHEST WITH CONTRAST
INDICATION:follow up of hilar node, Hilar adenopathy.
COMPARISON: 9/20/2023
FINDINGS:
Postcontrast CT scan of the chest was performed. Axial, sagittal coronal reformatted images were obtained for further evaluation.
Heart size is normal. Thoracic aorta is of normal course and caliber. Atherosclerotic disease. Less than 50% narrowing origin of the left subclavian artery.
Again seen is an enlarged precarinal lymph node, measuring 1.4 cm, similar to prior. Mildly enlarged right hilar lymph node again identified, measuring 1.6 cm in short axis dimension.
Pleural effusion and/or pleural thickening noted, series 301, image 25. Calcified right upper lobe granulomas noted.
Here's some recent pics, Still a solid L-cup
52-inch bust
40-inch band
If I go silent for a period of time it's likely from illness. I post health updates from time to time, please note I'm not looking for sympathy from anyone when I do (I appreciate when someone does, but... i dont want anyone to feel obligated to do so).
Maybe what I share will help someone in the future. I'm thinking my health issues stem from being exposed to asbestos and lead based paints when I served in the military from the late 70’s to early 80’s. I'm working with my doctors to confirm the possibility of having mesothelioma (that takes time to backtrack some 45 to 50yrs ago). But since a pleural effusion (fluid on the outside of the lung) was noted from a CT scan and other findings it seems like the signs are there.
I had some leukemia tests run (as follow-up care) which found my blood counts spiked somewhat.
Results
IMPRESSION:
1. Enlarged precarinal and right hilar lymph nodes as described.
2. Focal pleural thickening right pleural effusion.
Narrative
CT CHEST WITH CONTRAST
INDICATION:follow up of hilar node, Hilar adenopathy.
COMPARISON: 9/20/2023
FINDINGS:
Postcontrast CT scan of the chest was performed. Axial, sagittal coronal reformatted images were obtained for further evaluation.
Heart size is normal. Thoracic aorta is of normal course and caliber. Atherosclerotic disease. Less than 50% narrowing origin of the left subclavian artery.
Again seen is an enlarged precarinal lymph node, measuring 1.4 cm, similar to prior. Mildly enlarged right hilar lymph node again identified, measuring 1.6 cm in short axis dimension.
Pleural effusion and/or pleural thickening noted, series 301, image 25. Calcified right upper lobe granulomas noted.
Here's some recent pics, Still a solid L-cup
52-inch bust
40-inch band
If I go silent for a period of time it's likely from illness. I post health updates from time to time, please note I'm not looking for sympathy from anyone when I do (I appreciate when someone does, but... i dont want anyone to feel obligated to do so).
Maybe what I share will help someone in the future. I'm thinking my health issues stem from being exposed to asbestos and lead based paints when I served in the military from the late 70’s to early 80’s. I'm working with my doctors to confirm the possibility of having mesothelioma (that takes time to backtrack some 45 to 50yrs ago). But since a pleural effusion (fluid on the outside of the lung) was noted from a CT scan and other findings it seems like the signs are there.