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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Bhagyashree Deshmankar M.B.B.S.[2]
Overview
The x-ray findings associated with Whipple's disease depend on the system involved. These findings are not diagnostic.
X Ray
X ray is used for finding
- Chest X-ray:[1][2][3]
- Pleural effusion
- Nodular shadowing
- Small lung volumes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dutly F, Altwegg M (2001). "Whipple's disease and "Tropheryma whippelii"". Clin Microbiol Rev. 14 (3): 561–83. doi:10.1128/CMR.14.3.561-583.2001. PMC 88990. PMID 11432814.
- ↑ Kelly CA, Egan M, Rawlinson J (1996). "Whipple's disease presenting with lung involvement". Thorax. 51 (3): 343–4. PMC 1090658. PMID 8779149.
- ↑ Symmons DP, Shepherd AN, Boardman PL, Bacon PA (1985). "Pulmonary manifestations of Whipple's disease". Q. J. Med. 56 (220): 497–504. PMID 2413499.