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==Overview==
==Overview==
In MCTD, the [[Tomography|tomographic]] images may show [[Radiography|radiographic]] abnormalities related to [[interstitial lung disease]] and the presence of [[esophageal dilatation]]. Chest [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] findings include [[Ground glass opacification on CT|ground glass opacities]], irregularity of the interfaces between the peripheral [[Pleural cavity|pleura]] and aerated lung [[parenchyma]], [[Septum|septal]] and nonseptal lines, intralobular reticular opacities, bronchiolectasis or traction [[Bronchiectasis CT|bronchiectasis]], areas of [[Cyst|cystic]] spaces (honeycombing), areas of decreased attenuation and [[air trapping]] on expiratory [[computed tomography]].
In MCTD, the [[Tomography|tomographic]] images may show abnormalities related to [[interstitial lung disease]] and the presence of [[esophageal dilatation]]. Chest [[Computed tomography|CT scan]] findings include [[Ground glass opacification on CT|ground glass opacities]], irregularities between the peripheral [[Pleural cavity|pleura]] and [[parenchyma]], [[Septum|septal]] and non-septal lines, intralobular reticular opacities, bronchiolectasis or traction [[Bronchiectasis CT|bronchiectasis]], areas of [[Cyst|cystic]] spaces (honeycombing pattern), areas of decreased attenuation and [[air trapping]] on expiratory [[computed tomography]].


==CT scan==
==CT scan==
* [[Computed tomography]] may be helpful in early diagnosis of [[interstitial lung disease]].<ref name="pmid16408383">{{cite journal |vauthors=Végh J, Szilasi M, Soós G, Dévényi K, Dezso B, Soltész P, Zeher M, Szegedi G, Bodolay E |title=[Interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease] |language=Hungarian |journal=Orv Hetil |volume=146 |issue=48 |pages=2435–43 |date=November 2005 |pmid=16408383 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* [[Computed tomography]] may be helpful in early diagnosis of [[interstitial lung disease]].<ref name="pmid16408383">{{cite journal |vauthors=Végh J, Szilasi M, Soós G, Dévényi K, Dezso B, Soltész P, Zeher M, Szegedi G, Bodolay E |title=[Interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease] |language=Hungarian |journal=Orv Hetil |volume=146 |issue=48 |pages=2435–43 |date=November 2005 |pmid=16408383 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* In MCTD, the [[Tomography|tomographic]] images may show [[Radiography|radiographic]] abnormalities related to [[interstitial lung disease]] and the presence of [[esophageal dilatation]]:<ref name="pmid19201182">{{cite journal |vauthors=Fagundes MN, Caleiro MT, Navarro-Rodriguez T, Baldi BG, Kavakama J, Salge JM, Kairalla R, Carvalho CR |title=Esophageal involvement and interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease |journal=Respir Med |volume=103 |issue=6 |pages=854–60 |date=June 2009 |pmid=19201182 |doi=10.1016/j.rmed.2008.12.018 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid11292211">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kozuka T, Johkoh T, Honda O, Mihara N, Koyama M, Tomiyama N, Hamada S, Nakamura H, Ichikado K |title=Pulmonary involvement in mixed connective tissue disease: high-resolution CT findings in 41 patients |journal=J Thorac Imaging |volume=16 |issue=2 |pages=94–8 |date=April 2001 |pmid=11292211 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
* In MCTD, the [[Tomography|tomographic]] images may show abnormalities related to:<ref name="pmid19201182">{{cite journal |vauthors=Fagundes MN, Caleiro MT, Navarro-Rodriguez T, Baldi BG, Kavakama J, Salge JM, Kairalla R, Carvalho CR |title=Esophageal involvement and interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease |journal=Respir Med |volume=103 |issue=6 |pages=854–60 |date=June 2009 |pmid=19201182 |doi=10.1016/j.rmed.2008.12.018 |url=}}</ref><ref name="pmid11292211">{{cite journal |vauthors=Kozuka T, Johkoh T, Honda O, Mihara N, Koyama M, Tomiyama N, Hamada S, Nakamura H, Ichikado K |title=Pulmonary involvement in mixed connective tissue disease: high-resolution CT findings in 41 patients |journal=J Thorac Imaging |volume=16 |issue=2 |pages=94–8 |date=April 2001 |pmid=11292211 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
**Areas of increased attenuation in which the [[Bronchus|bronchi]] and vessels remain visible ([[Ground glass opacification on CT|ground glass opacities]])
** [[interstitial lung disease]]
**Irregularity of the interfaces between the peripheral [[Pleural cavity|pleura]] and aerated lung [[parenchyma]] or small lines [[perpendicular]] to the [[Pleural cavity|pleura]] (Interface sign)
***[[Ground glass opacification on CT|Ground glass opacities]]
**[[Septum|Septal]] and nonseptal lines (linear opacities)
***Irregularities between the peripheral [[Pleural cavity|pleura]] and [[parenchyma]] or small lines [[perpendicular]] to the [[Pleural cavity|pleura]] (Interface sign)
**Intralobular reticular opacities
***[[Septum|Septal]] and non-septal lines (linear opacities)
**Bronchiolectasis or traction [[Bronchiectasis CT|bronchiectasis]]: dilatation of the [[Airway|airways]] in the peripheral portion of the [[Lung|lungs]]
***Intralobular reticular opacities
**Areas of [[Cyst|cystic]] spaces (diameter <1 cm) with thickened walls (honeycombing)
***Bronchiolectasis or traction [[Bronchiectasis CT|bronchiectasis]]
**Areas of decreased attenuation and [[air trapping]] on expiratory [[computed tomography]]
***[[Cyst|Cystic]] spaces (diameter <1 cm) with thickened walls (honeycombing pattern)
**[[Esophageal dilatation]] ([[esophagus]] may be fluid filled or has an air-fluid level)
***Areas of decreased attenuation and [[air trapping]] on expiratory [[computed tomography]]
**[[esophageal dilatation]]
***[[esophagus]] may be fluid filled or has an air-fluid level


==References==
==References==

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Overview

In MCTD, the tomographic images may show abnormalities related to interstitial lung disease and the presence of esophageal dilatation. Chest CT scan findings include ground glass opacities, irregularities between the peripheral pleura and parenchyma, septal and non-septal lines, intralobular reticular opacities, bronchiolectasis or traction bronchiectasis, areas of cystic spaces (honeycombing pattern), areas of decreased attenuation and air trapping on expiratory computed tomography.

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References

  1. Végh J, Szilasi M, Soós G, Dévényi K, Dezso B, Soltész P, Zeher M, Szegedi G, Bodolay E (November 2005). "[Interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease]". Orv Hetil (in Hungarian). 146 (48): 2435–43. PMID 16408383.
  2. Fagundes MN, Caleiro MT, Navarro-Rodriguez T, Baldi BG, Kavakama J, Salge JM, Kairalla R, Carvalho CR (June 2009). "Esophageal involvement and interstitial lung disease in mixed connective tissue disease". Respir Med. 103 (6): 854–60. doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2008.12.018. PMID 19201182.
  3. Kozuka T, Johkoh T, Honda O, Mihara N, Koyama M, Tomiyama N, Hamada S, Nakamura H, Ichikado K (April 2001). "Pulmonary involvement in mixed connective tissue disease: high-resolution CT findings in 41 patients". J Thorac Imaging. 16 (2): 94–8. PMID 11292211.

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