Aneurysmal appearance of medium-sized bronchi: A peripheral manifestation of endobronchial tuberculosis

Hee Cha Joo, Joungho Han, Jin Park Hyun, Sung Kim Tae, Young Jung Ah, Dong Wook Sung, Ju Hie Lee, Eun Kim Ji, Dae Hee Han

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study is to show the importance of aneurysmal appearance of medium-sized bronchi observed at CT in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB). CONCLUSION. Aneurysmal appearance of medium-sized bronchi is a CT feature of tuberculosis. In TB-endemic areas, the aneurysmal appearance of medium-sized bronchi at CT may suggest the diagnosis of TB.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)W95-W99
JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology
Volume193
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Bronchus
  • MDCT
  • Tuberculosis

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