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Overview
MRI used to diagnose cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. Various findings seen on MRI are subpleural and peribronchovascular consolidation, ground-glass attenuation and nodules, irregular linear opacities, bronchial wall thickening and dilatation and reverse halo sign (atoll sign).
Findings
MRI of Chest may be helpful in the diagnosis of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. Findings on MRI suggestive of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia include:[1]
- Subpleural and/or peribronchovascular consolidation
- Ground-glass attenuation and nodules
- Irregular linear opacities
- Bronchial wall thickening and dilatation
- The reverse halo sign (atoll sign)
References
- ↑ Kim SJ, Lee KS, Ryu YH, Yoon YC, Choe KO, Kim TS, Sung KJ (May 2003). "Reversed halo sign on high-resolution CT of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia: diagnostic implications". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 180 (5): 1251–4. doi:10.2214/ajr.180.5.1801251. PMID 12704033.