Imaging Diagnosis of Pulmonary Infection in HIV/AIDS
10.3321/j.issn:1003-3289.2001.05.020
- VernacularTitle:HIV/AIDS肺部感染的影像学表现
- Author:
Dawei ZHAO
;
Ke ZHANG
;
Daqing MA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Imaging Technology
2001;17(5):439-441
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Purpose To study X-ray and CT findings of pulmonary infection in AIDS. Methods We evaluate 10 cases who have chest abnormalities. The all patients have X-ray and CT examination. Results Imaging of pulmonary tuberculosis in AIDS, including infiltrative imaging and diffuse patchy imaging, enlarged mediastinum lymph nodes and extra chest enlarged lymph nodes. The imaging of legionella species is infiltrative imaging. Carinii pneumonia appearances diffuse infiltrative and interstitial abnormalities. Conclusion Pulmonary tuberculosis, legionella species and carinii pneumonia are common infections in AIDS. The patchy, consolidations, diffused diseases and enlarged lymph nodes are important imaging appearances.
