MSCT findings of pulmonary tuberculoma / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To explore MSCT findings of pulmonary tuberculoma.Methods MSCT data of 62 patients with pulmonary tuberculoma confirmed by clinical and pathological results were analyzed retrospectively.Results Of the 62 patients,64 lesions were detected with single in 60 cases and multiple in 2 cases.The MSCT signs showed as followscircumscribed round,oval,egg-like or irregular nodules or masses,size ranging from 2-3 cm,cavity in 31 lesions,calcification in 25 lesions,pleural indentation sign in 45 lesions and pleural tail sign in 1 2 lesions.Conclusion The MSCT features of pulmonary tuberculoma are relatively specific such as the multiple patch calcifications within mass,calcification of the whole mass and semilunar cavity on the lateral side of the hilum.The MSCT is a valuable examination for the accurate diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculoma.