
Multidetector row computed tomography (MDCT) is the imaging modality of reference for the diagnosis of bronchiectasis. MDCT may also detect a focal stenosis, a tumor or multiple morphologic abnormalities of the bronchial tree. It may orient the endoscopist towards the abnormal bronchi, and in all cases assess the extent of the bronchial lesions. The CT findings of bronchial abnormalities include anomalies of bronchial division and origin, bronchial stenosis, bronchial wall thickening, lumen dilatation, and mucoid impaction. The main CT features of bronchiectasis are increased bronchoarterial ratio, lack of bronchial tapering, and visibility of peripheral airways. Other bronchial abnormalities include excessive bronchial collapse at expiration, outpouchings and diverticula, dehiscence, fistulas, and calcifications.
Male, Hamartoma, Bronchial Neoplasms, Calcinosis, Bronchial Diseases, Bronchiectasis, Diagnosis, Differential, Carcinoma, Bronchogenic, ELAV Proteins, Humans, Carcinoma, Small Cell, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aged
Male, Hamartoma, Bronchial Neoplasms, Calcinosis, Bronchial Diseases, Bronchiectasis, Diagnosis, Differential, Carcinoma, Bronchogenic, ELAV Proteins, Humans, Carcinoma, Small Cell, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Aged
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