What are the fibrous cords in the middle lobe of the lung?
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Fibrous bands in the middle lobe of the lung refer to abnormal density shadows found in chest CT examination, showing slightly higher density shadows distributed along the lung veins, showing fibrous strip-like structures. Generally, old lesions, possibly previous pneumonia or tuberculosis, similar to scar tissue left over after treatment or self-healing of immunity, generally do not cause uncomfortable performance, only need regular review of chest CT can be. If tuberculosis caused by fiber cord shadow, accompanied by fever, hemoptysis, chest distress, shortness of breath and other manifestations, it is recommended to timely go to the hospital to review chest CT, sputum to find tuberculosis bacteria, etc., to see whether tuberculosis recurs.
