Cyanosis CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Amandeep Singh M.D.[2]

Overview

There are no CT scan findings associated with cyanosis caused by cardiovascular causes. However, a CT scan may be helpful in differentiating from pulmonary causes.

CT scan

• There are no CT scan findings associated with cyanosis caused by cardiovascular causes. However, a CT scan may be helpful in differentiating from pulmonary causes, which include:
  • Pneumonia (to view CT Scan features, click here)
  • Pulmonary edema (to view CT Scan features, click here)
  • Pulmonary embolism (to view CT Scan features, click here)
  • Pulmonary hypertension (to view CT Scan features, click here)
  • Pneumothorax (to view CT Scan features, click here)
  • Atelectasis (to view CT Scan features, click here)