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A high-resolution [[computed tomography]] scan of the chest may show the distribution of [[emphysema]] throughout the lungs and can also be useful to exclude other lung diseases. | A high-resolution [[computed tomography]] scan of the chest may show the distribution of [[emphysema]] throughout the lungs and can also be useful to exclude other lung diseases. | ||
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Differentiating Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease from other Diseases |
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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
A high-resolution computed tomography scan of the chest may show the distribution of emphysema throughout the lungs and can also be useful to exclude other lung diseases.
CT
- A high-resolution CT scan is more sensitive and specific than standard chest x ray.
- Outlined bullae are better visualized on CT scan than a chest x ray.
- HRCT may help in diagnosing other COPD for instance alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency shows lower lobe involvement on HRCT
- Helps in decision making regarding treatment