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[[Radiology|X-rays]] and [[Computed tomography| | [[Radiology|X-rays]] and [[Computed tomography|CT scans]] are used to examine the lungs for signs of damage or infection. | ||
==CT== | ==CT== | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 31 August 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
X-rays and CT scans are used to examine the lungs for signs of damage or infection.
CT
Chest
- Bronchiectasis
- Mucous plugging
Abdomen
- Pancreas: complete fatty replacement of the pancreas
CT demoonstrates mucous plugging and complete pancreatic atrophy
