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CT scan is not routinely performed for diagnosis of [[tracheitis]] as [[bronchoscopy]] is preferred for direct visualisation of the [[trachea]]. CT scan with contrast will show enhancement of the irregularity of the [[tracheal|trachea]] wall, likely resulting from [[exudative]] membranes in the [[trachea]]. In case of recurrent episodes of [[tracheitis]] CT scan may be performed to assess the severity of [[tracheal | CT scan is not routinely performed for diagnosis of [[tracheitis]] as [[bronchoscopy]] is preferred for direct visualisation of the [[trachea]]. CT scan with contrast will show enhancement of the irregularity of the [[tracheal|trachea]] wall, likely resulting from [[exudative]] membranes in the [[trachea]]. In case of recurrent episodes of [[tracheitis]] CT scan may be performed to assess the severity of [[tracheal]] [[stenosis]]. | ||
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Overview
CT scan is not routinely performed for diagnosis of tracheitis as bronchoscopy is preferred for direct visualisation of the trachea. CT scan with contrast will show enhancement of the irregularity of the trachea wall, likely resulting from exudative membranes in the trachea. In case of recurrent episodes of tracheitis CT scan may be performed to assess the severity of tracheal stenosis.
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CT scan with contrast shows irregular thickening of the tracheal wall.[1]
References
- ↑ Lee YH, Seo H, Cha SI, Kim CH, Lee J (May 2019). "A case of pseudomembranous tracheitis caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae in an immunocompetent patient". Ann Transl Med. 7 (9): 205. doi:10.21037/atm.2019.03.70. PMC 6545313 Check
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