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Pictorial Review of Diffuse Central Airway Diseases: Focus on CT Findings

Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases / Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases,
2011, v.70 no.1, pp.10-20
Hye Shin Ahn (Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)

Yun-Woo Chang (Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
Hyun-Joo Kim (Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
Kui Hyang Kwon (Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
Deuk Lin Choi (Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine)
Hye, S. A. , Yun-Woo, C. , Hyun-Joo, K. , Kui, H. K. , & Deuk, L. C. (2011). Pictorial Review of Diffuse Central Airway Diseases: Focus on CT Findings. Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases, 70(1), 10-20.
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Abstract

Various diseases can diffusely involve central airways, including the trachea and main stem bronchi. Central airway abnormalities are frequently not apparent or are overlooked on chest radiographs, even though the patient may have significant symptoms. Recent advances in spiral and multi-detector computed tomography (CT) with multi-planar reconstruction and three-dimensional demonstration, including virtual bronchoscopy, allow for excellent display of central airway anatomy and abnormalities with visualization of accurate locations of lesions. Early detection and proper diagnosis of airway diseases based on various radiographic findings will help determine appropriate treatment, including surgical planning and evaluation of treatment response. Herein we describe and illustrate the imaging findings of a wide spectra of diffuse central airway diseases.

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Diseases, Trachea, Bronchi, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Imaging, Three-Dimensional

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