Title: Imaging Findings of Multi-slice Spiral CT of Congenital Bronchopulmonary Cyst
Abstract: Objective:To study the appearances of congenital bronchopulmonary cysts presented by multislice spiral CT (MSCT) with volume rendering (VR) and multiplanar reconstruction (MPR).Methods:The clinical data of 27 cases (18 boys,9 girls,age range 2 days to 13 years,average age 2.6 years) with congenital bronchopulmonary cysts proved by operation and pathology were reviewed retrospectively.All cases underwent non-enhanced CT scan and 12 of them received enhanced CT scan with VR and MPR reconstruction.Results:The cysts of 22 out of 27 cases were located in the lung and the lesions showed pure gas density in 14 cases,mixed gas and liquid density in 7 cases including air-liquid level in 2 cases,and 1 case was revealed pure liquid density.The lesions located in the mediastinum presented single cystic lesion in 5 cases.The diameters of cysts were from 1cm to 10cm;there were cystic lesions with surrounding infection in 7 cases.The cyst wall was enhanced slightly in 7 cases.MPR and VR reconstruction clearly showed the locations of cysts and their relation to the bronchus or other organs.Conclusion:Since bronchopulmonary cyst can originate from any place of trachea and bronchus tree,CT scan,especially with VR and MPR reconstruction,can provide accurate evaluation for bronchopulmonary cysts and their relationship with the bronchus and adjacent organs.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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