CT Diagnosis of Pulmonary Sequestration
- VernacularTitle:肺隔离症的CT诊断
- Author:
Wenzhao ZHONG
;
Zhen TANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;17(5):351-353
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective In order to improve diagnosis of the disease,CT appearances of pulmonary sequestration were studied.Methods 10 cases were proved by surgery and pathology.Lung inner type was in 9 and lung exterior type in 1.All cases were examined with plain CT scans and 5 of them were taken thin slice CT scan with contrast enhancement.Results 10 cases located in the posterior segment of right or left lower lobes,3 of them were cystic,3 were solid,4 were cystic and solid.The emphysema around the lesions were showed in 7 cases.Abnormal arterial supply could be seen in 7 cases.Conclusion CT not only can demonstrate lesions and changes of tissue surrounding lesions,but also can manifest abnormal supplying blood vessels well.CT plays important role to diagnose pulmonary sequestration.
