The cryptogenic organizing pneumonia:the analysis of CT features
- VernacularTitle:隐原性机化性肺炎的CT征象分析
- Author:
Xiao-Hua ZHU
;
Tian-Nv LI
;
Zheng-Qian YOU
;
Jun MA
;
Sen JIANG
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Lung diseases,interstitial;
Tomography,X-ray computed;
Diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiology
2001;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To improve our understanding concerning radiographic manifestations of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia(COP).Methods The diagnosis of cryptogenie organizing pneumonia was made based on clinical and radiological features,and was verified with lung biopsy and pathological examination in 23 eases.All data were analyzed and relevant literatures were reviewed.Results CT scans revealed multi-patch shadows,patchy air-space consolidations in 15 cases,often located in predominantly subpleural and(or)both inferior lungs,with or ground-glass opacities,bronehieetasis,and cords.Lesion sites changed over time in some patients.Cortieosteroid treatment led to significant improvement in most cases.Conclusions The diagnosis of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia required the converging evidence from clinical and radilogieal manifestations as well as pathologies.It is important to appreciate CT manifestations of COP.
