Hamman-Rich syndrome CT: Difference between revisions

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{{Hamman-Rich syndrom Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chandrakala Yannam, MD [2]

The high-resolution computed tomographic scan(CT) findings of acute interstitial pneumonitis include:
Bilateral, patchy, symmetric ground-glass opacities / bilateral airspace consolidation (opacification)
- These findings can be seen in other diseases and are therefore nonspecific
Traction bronchiectasis
Septal thickening
Honeycombing indicate the presence of underlying fibrotic lung disease.

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 ==Overview==
-[[Computed tomography|CT scan]] is not routinely performed for cases of acute diarrhea. However, it may help in the detection of certain rare causes of acute diarrhea such as [[inflammatory bowel disease]], [[Lymphoma|intestinal lymphoma]], [[carcinoid syndrome]], and other [[neuroendocrine tumors]].
 ==CT scan==
+*The high-resolution computed tomographic  scan(CT) findings of acute interstitial pneumonitis include:
+*Bilateral, patchy, symmetric ground-glass opacities / bilateral airspace consolidation (opacification)
+**These findings can be seen in other diseases and are therefore nonspecific
+*Traction bronchiectasis
+*Septal thickening
+*Honeycombing indicate the presence of underlying fibrotic lung disease.