Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia CT: Difference between revisions
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 20: | Line 20: | ||
[[Category:Needs content]] | [[Category:Needs content]] | ||
[[Category:Disease]] | |||
[[Category:Infectious disease]] | |||
[[Category:Pulmonology]] | |||
Revision as of 14:54, 24 September 2012
Template:Cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Please help WikiDoc by adding more content here. It's easy! Click here to learn about editing.
Overview
CT
A CT scan may be used to confirm the diagnosis.
HRCT
On HRCT, airspace consolidation with air bronchograms is present in more than 90% of patients, often with a lower zone predominance. A subpleural or peribronchiolar distribution is noted in up to 50% of patients. Ground glass or hazy opacities associated with the consolidation are detected in most patients. Pulmonary physiology is restrictive with a reduced DLCO. Airflow limitation is uncommon; gas exchange is usually abnormal and mild hypoxemia is common.