Radiographic Findings of Amyloidosis in Thorax(A Report of 3 Cases with Review of Literatures)
- VernacularTitle:淀粉样变胸部影像学表现(3例报道及文献复习)
- Author:
Yuling WANG
;
Chuntao YIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
amyloidosis;
thorax;
radiography;
tomography,X-ray computed
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
1996;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To improve the radiographic knowlege of amyloidosis in thorax.Methods The clinical data and imaging findings(including Ultrasound,X-ray ,CT)of 3 cases proved pathologically were analyzed retrospectively.Results Imaging findings of amyloidosis in thoray included thinkening of broncho-tracheal wall obstructive atelectasis,pleural effusion,pleural thinkening,pulmonary interstitical involvement,thinkening of ventricular walls.Conclusion Though the imaging examination provides some help in diagnosting amyloidosis in thorax but it should be based on pathological evidence.
