Comparative Study of CT and X-ray Plain Film in Diagnosis of Giant Pulmonary Bullae
- VernacularTitle:CT与X线平片对巨大肺大泡诊断的对比评价
- Author:
Yahui YI
;
Huizhen SONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
chest;
pulmonary bulla;
radiography;
tomography,X-ray computed
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
1996;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the disgnostic value of thoracic CT and X-ray plain film in giant bulla and its differential diagnosis with pneumothorax.Methods 6 patients with surgical proved giant pulmonary bulla were analyzed retrospectively,all patient underwent chest radiography and CT scan.Results The lesions occupied 30%~80% of thoracic cavity,4 cases lied left thoracic cavity and 2 cases lied right thoracic cavity.3 cases were misdiagnosed as pneumothorax by X-ray plain film.CT could show the wall and internal condition of bulla as well as compression of the normal pulmonary tissue.Conclusion Giant pulmonary bulla is easily misdiagnosed,thoracic CT is of significant value in diagnosis of giant bulla.
