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'''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [mailto:mgibson@perfuse.org] Phone:617-632-7753; '''Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:''' [[Priyamvada Singh|Priyamvada Singh, M.D.]] [mailto:psingh@perfuse.org] | '''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [mailto:mgibson@perfuse.org] Phone:617-632-7753; '''Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:''' [[Priyamvada Singh|Priyamvada Singh, M.D.]] [mailto:psingh@perfuse.org] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
An important test for pneumonia in unclear situations is a chest [[x-ray]]. Chest x-rays can reveal areas of opacity (seen as white) which represent consolidation. Pneumonia is not always seen on x-rays, either because the disease is only in its initial stages, or because it involves a part of the lung not easily seen by x-ray. | An important test for pneumonia in unclear situations is a chest [[x-ray]]. Chest x-rays can reveal areas of opacity (seen as white) which represent consolidation. Pneumonia is not always seen on x-rays, either because the disease is only in its initial stages, or because it involves a part of the lung not easily seen by x-ray. In some cases, chest CT ([[computed tomography]]) can reveal pneumonia that is not seen on chest x-ray. X-rays can be misleading, because other problems, like lung scarring and [[congestive heart failure]], can mimic pneumonia on x-ray.<ref name=syrjala>Syrjala H, Broas M, Suramo I, et al. ''High resolution computed tomography for the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia.'' Clin Infect Dis 1998; 27:358-363 PMID 9709887</ref> Chest x-rays are also used to evaluate for complications of pneumonia. | ||
In some cases, chest CT ([[computed tomography]]) can reveal pneumonia that is not seen on chest x-ray. | |||
X-rays can be misleading, because other problems, like lung scarring and [[congestive heart failure]], can mimic pneumonia on x-ray.<ref name=syrjala>Syrjala H, Broas M, Suramo I, et al. ''High resolution computed tomography for the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia.'' Clin Infect Dis 1998; 27:358-363 PMID 9709887</ref> Chest x-rays are also used to evaluate for complications of pneumonia. | |||
===Imaging=== | ===Imaging=== | ||
[[Image:Pneumonia_x-ray.jpg|Right|200px|'''Pneumonia as seen on chest x-ray.''' | [[Image:Pneumonia_x-ray.jpg|Right|200px|'''Pneumonia as seen on chest x-ray.''' | ||
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Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
An important test for pneumonia in unclear situations is a chest x-ray. Chest x-rays can reveal areas of opacity (seen as white) which represent consolidation. Pneumonia is not always seen on x-rays, either because the disease is only in its initial stages, or because it involves a part of the lung not easily seen by x-ray. In some cases, chest CT (computed tomography) can reveal pneumonia that is not seen on chest x-ray. X-rays can be misleading, because other problems, like lung scarring and congestive heart failure, can mimic pneumonia on x-ray.[1] Chest x-rays are also used to evaluate for complications of pneumonia.
Imaging
- X-rays of the chest (reveal areas of opacity). A normal chest x-ray makes CAP less likely; however, CAP is sometimes not seen on x-rays because the disease is either in its initial stages or involves a part of the lung not easily seen by x-ray.
- Computed tomography in situations of diagnostic dilema.
- Chest X-ray findings are usually nonspecific in viral pneumonia.
References
- ↑ Syrjala H, Broas M, Suramo I, et al. High resolution computed tomography for the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia. Clin Infect Dis 1998; 27:358-363 PMID 9709887