X-ray result: should we worry?
 

Hello, experts,

We had our medicals done recently and one of us has a problem with x-rays. It states 'multiple calcified granulomas are demonstrated bilaterally and there is some minor apical pleural thickening present. the appearances are in keeping with old tuberculour changes. No active lund lesions is noted'.
The doctor told us that this is quite common and just mean exposure to tuberculosis in the past. He also said that Canadian Immigration may ask us for another test. Anybody got similar experience with themselves or their clients? Should we worry?
As usual, I appreciate help and responses.

Re: X-ray result: should we worry?
 

You will indeed be asked to take further tests to ensure that there is no active TB
present. Jim Humphries, former visa officer

Alexandra wrote:
    >
    > Hello, experts,
    >
    > We had our medicals done recently and one of us has a problem with x-rays. It
    > states 'multiple calcified granulomas are demonstrated bilaterally and there is
    > some minor apical pleural thickening present. the appearances are in keeping with
    > old tuberculour changes. No active lund lesions is noted'. The doctor told us that
    > this is quite common and just mean exposure to tuberculosis in the past. He also
    > said that Canadian Immigration may ask us for another test. Anybody got similar
    > experience with themselves or their clients? Should we worry? As usual, I
    > appreciate help and responses.
    >
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

Re: X-ray result: should we worry?
 

My wife was in the same situation having suffered with a dose of TB whilst in America
of all places and was subsequently treated with antibiotics and later certified as
cleared. We presented this to the doctor conducting our medicals. He also said CIC
might require further test as a result. However, we had no follow-up from our
medicals and heard nothing from CIC. Our landing papers were issued in due course:)

Alexandra <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > Hello, experts,
    >
    > We had our medicals done recently and one of us has a problem with x-rays. It
    > states 'multiple calcified granulomas are demonstrated bilaterally and there is
    > some minor apical pleural thickening present. the appearances are in keeping with
    > old tuberculour changes. No active lund lesions is noted'. The doctor told us that
    > this is quite common and just mean exposure to tuberculosis in the past. He also
    > said that Canadian Immigration may ask us for another test. Anybody got similar
    > experience with themselves or their clients? Should we worry? As usual, I
    > appreciate help and responses.

Re: X-ray result: should we worry?
 

Thanks for replying. The thing is my husband had no idea about having TB and I don't think it's anything that you can miss, is it? Doctor seemed to be pretty confident, but I guess we should worry nevertheless.