CT appearances of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis / 中华放射学杂志
Chinese Journal of Radiology
;
(12): 23-26, 2009.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-396820
ABSTRACT
Objective To study the CT appearances of primary pulmonary histoplasmosis (PPHP)and evaluate the diagnostic values of CT for PPHP.Methods The clinical materials and multi-slice spiral CT appearances in 8 patients with PPHP proved pathologically were reviewed retrospectively.Results Single or multiple pneumonia-like lesions were seen in 3 esses,single or multiple nodules or masses were in 4 cases,and both pneumonia-like lesions and nodules or mflsses in 1 case.Calcification and halo sign were common,and only slight enhancement was demonstrated after intravenous contrast administration on CT.Conclusion CT is helpful imaging method in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of PPHP combining with clinical materials although the CT appearances are not specific.
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Chinese Journal of Radiology
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2009
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