ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the CT characteristics of mycobacteria intracellulare lung disease.Methods CT imaging data of 37 patients with mycobacteria intracellulare lung disease in our hospital were analyzed retrospectively.Results The main CT signs of mycobacteria intracellulare lung disease included centrilobular nodules (97.3%), bronchiectasis (73.0%) and patchy consolidation (54.1%).Fibrous lesion(43.2%), diameter≥1 cm nodules(35.1%)and thin-wall cavity(29.7%) were also common found in patients.Thick-wall cavity and pleural effusion were not common.The typical CT manifestation was bronchiectasis accompany by the centrilobular nodules occurred in the right middle lobe and (or) left lingular lobe.Conclusion CT manifestations of mycobacteria intracellulare lung disease have some characteristics, and CT examination has a certain value in the diagnosis of this disease.