HRCT diagnosis of Goodpasture syndrome / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To analyze the imaging features and follow-up changes of high-resolution CT(HRCT) in Goodpasture syndrome.Methods HRCT imaging features and follow-up findings of 15 cases Goodpasture syndrome confirmed by clinical were analyzed retrospectrively.The imaging features included extent,forms and follow-up changes.Results The lung lesion of Goodpasture syndrome involved two lobes(n=1), three lobes(n=2), four lobes(n=5) and five lobes (n=7).Upper lobe of the right lung was the most common involved region.Centered on the hilum of lung consolidations confused ground glass opacity (GGO) were showed in 7 cases, GGO distribution of pulmonary leaflets in 5 cases.On follow-up observation, lobar or segmental consolidation could change into GGO,GGO could disappear in short times.Conclusion Multiple lobar or segmental consolidations confused GGO without the lung bottom and periphery involvement is the imaging characteristics of Goodpasture syndrome patients with anemia and hemoptysis.HRCT is a helpful method for the diagnosis and following up of Goodpasture syndrome.