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==CT scan== | ==CT scan== | ||
* High-resolution CT scan is more sensitive and specific than standard chest Xray. | |||
* Outlined bullae are better visualized on CT scan than CXray. | |||
* HRCT may help in diagnosing other COPD for instance alpha antitrypsin deficiency shows lower lobe involvement on HRCT | |||
* Helps in decision making regarding treatment | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 15:50, 27 March 2012
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Microchapters |
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Differentiating Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from other Diseases |
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Diagnosis |
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Treatment |
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Case Studies |
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CT On the Web |
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CT |
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Directions to Hospitals Treating Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease CT |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2], Priyamvada Singh, MBBS [3]
Overview
Chest X ray can be used as an imaging modality to evaluate the pulmonary impact of COPD. Common findings include visual deformities in the lung sacs.
CT scan
- High-resolution CT scan is more sensitive and specific than standard chest Xray.
- Outlined bullae are better visualized on CT scan than CXray.
- HRCT may help in diagnosing other COPD for instance alpha antitrypsin deficiency shows lower lobe involvement on HRCT
- Helps in decision making regarding treatment