Characteristics of multi-slice CT in diagnosis of cytomegalovirus pneumonia after kidney transplantation / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To improve the diagnosis of cytomegalovirus pneumonia in patients who have undergone kidney transplantation. Methods The CT appearances of 10 cases were retrospectively analyzed. Results Ground glass opacity was seen in all cases, and disseminated several lobes were seen in 7 cases, diffuse distribution was seen in 3 cases. In addition,lung fibrosis happened in 3 cases,nodule in 2 cases,and consolidation in 3 cases.Conclusion Multi-slice CT could provide very valuable information for early diagnosis of cytomegalovirus pneumonia.