CT appearances of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1005-1201.2009.01.007
- VernacularTitle:原发性肺组织胞浆菌病的CT表现
- Author:
Lili JIN
;
Guangzhao YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Histoplasmosis;
Lung;
Tomography,X-ray computed
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiology
2009;43(1):23-26
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the CT appearances of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis (PPHP)and evaluate the diagnostic values of CT for PPHP.Methods The clinical materials and multi-slice spiral CT appearances in 8 patients with PPHP proved pathologically were reviewed retrospectively.Results Single or multiple pneumonia-like lesions were seen in 3 esses,single or multiple nodules or masses were in 4 cases,and both pneumonia-like lesions and nodules or mflsses in 1 case.Calcification and halo sign were common,and only slight enhancement was demonstrated after intravenous contrast administration on CT.Conclusion CT is helpful imaging method in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of PPHP combining with clinical materials although the CT appearances are not specific.
