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CT Scans vs Sputum Cultures, which is more important?

MAC & Bronchiectasis | Last Active: Nov 9 8:35am | Replies (74)
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@equanimous

Hi Carolyn, Thanks for your post. I will be having my CT scan on the 7th. Can you kindly clarify.... CT scans can show MAC clusters? I was under the impression that MAC is only detected thru sputum tests. I am new to my bronchiectasis/MAC diagnosis and, with the help of this group, am getting educated. I am very anxious to get the results of this CT scan and need to know what to ask my pulmonologist. Thank you.

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scoop | @scoop | Jun 2, 2023

It might be helpful, @equanimous to keep in mind that radiologists often have limited clinical information, which can lead them to hedge on their reports. In other words, they may write that something looks like such and such, but that info is not corroborated with your symptoms or sputum sample. In my experience, the pulmonologist makes the assessment/diagnosis. Hoping it goes well for you!

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