Analysis of X-ray Findings of Diaphragm and Other Related Features in Hyperthyroid Cardiopathy
- VernacularTitle:甲心病膈肌与相关X线表现的意义分析
- Author:
Jin JIANG
;
Ping XIE
;
Kai FU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
hyperthyroidism;
cardiopathy;
diaphragm;
radiography
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze X-ray findings of diaphragm and other related features in the diagnosis of hyperthyroid cardiopathy.Methods Forty cases without any other disease were taken chest plain film before therapy.The X-ray findings were analyzed.Results In all of X-ray features,low and flat diaphragm;barrel chest;increased and wide lung marking,which presented as network-like structure with mottling in bilateral inferior lung were closelv related to pathologic changes.Pneumonemia;pulmonary stasis;prominence of pulmonary artery segment;dilatation of right inferior pulmonary artery were related to othe change of heart and pulmonary circulation.Conclusion X-ray findings are closely related to the severe degree of pathologic changes in hyperthyroid cardiopathy.It is valuable for clinical diagnosis and treatment to recongnize these X-ray findings accurately.
