Title: Early CT Features of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Abstract: Objective To describe early CT features of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA).Materials and Methods Plain CT scanning of the chest was performed in 9 cases with clinically and pathologically proved IPA. CT findings were analyzed.Results Of the 9 cases, subpleural wedge shaped consolidation was seen in 8, multi nodular shadow in 7 (of which halo sign was seen in 4), and spotted or patchy opacification in 3.Conclusion The early characteristic CT signs include subpleural wedge shaped consolidation and nodular shadow with halo sign.
Publication Year: 2002
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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