Suspicious left upper lung density suggest conedown view or apicolorotic?!

The radiologist is suggesting a different kind of chest x-ray. An apical-lordotic (that is the corrct term) view is a name for a specific type of xray view. Its purpose is to allow the radiologist to see the lung apices, the very tops of the lungs which can be obscured partially by the collarbones on normal frontal views of the lungs. This view is perfomed usually at the request of the radiologist or referring doctor to evaluate the tops of the lungs for tuberculosis, granuloma or other respiratory diseases. The success of this view is somewhat dependant on the ability of the patient to physically cooperate. In recent years this view is seldom done.
A patient needing further evaluation for something seen on a conventional chest x ray usually will have a CT scan of the chest which is far more definitive than a routine chest x rayHealth Question & Answer

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I could not find the word apicolorotic on Yahoo, Wikipedia, or webmd.
Call your Dr. for an explanation of the report.Health Question & Answer

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And your doctor didn't explain.? get your money back. Those don't sound like medical terms and would have more info on the report such as 'normal chest xray", etc....Health Question & Answer

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get a referral to a pulmonologist. ask your PCP for a chest CT. send all films & medical records to the specialist.Health Question & Answer

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you go to health centers nearest to examination and treatment is also well soon
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