CT Diagnosis of Larvate Focus of Lung Carcinoma ( An Analysis of 10 Cases)
- VernacularTitle:隐性肺癌的CT诊断价值(附10例分析)
- Author:
Chun YANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
lung carcinoma;
tomography,X-ray computed;
radiography
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the erroneous or missed diagostic causes of larvate focus of lung carcinoma.Methods Finding of CT and plain chest film in 10 patients with larvate focus of lung carcinoma were reviewed and compared,All of 10 cases were proved by pathology.Results Only 1 case of lung cancer was found and 3 cases were found with pleural effusion by routine X-ray films.9 cases of lung cancer were found by CT examination.Conclusion (1)CT examination can detect the position of lung focus accurately,meanwhile it is convenient for quantitative and qualitative analysis.(2)High kV chest X-ray film examination can deacrease missed-diagnosis of larvate focus of lung carcinoma.(3)The routine chest X-ray film combined with CT examination can raised the diagnostic level of larvate lung cancer.If needed the fibrobrochoscope and MRI is useful.
