Hamman-Rich syndrome CT

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{{Hamman-Rich syndrom Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chandrakala Yannam, MD [2]

Overview

CT scan

  • The high-resolution computed tomographic scan(CT) findings of acute interstitial pneumonitis include:[1]
  • Bilateral, patchy, symmetric ground-glass opacities / bilateral airspace consolidation (opacification)
    • These findings can be seen in other diseases and are therefore nonspecific
  • Traction bronchiectasis
  • Septal thickening
  • Honeycombing indicate the presence of underlying fibrotic lung disease.


References

  1. Ichikado K, Johkoh T, Ikezoe J, Takeuchi N, Kohno N, Arisawa J, Nakamura H, Nagareda T, Itoh H, Ando M (February 1997). "Acute interstitial pneumonia: high-resolution CT findings correlated with pathology". AJR Am J Roentgenol. 168 (2): 333–8. doi:10.2214/ajr.168.2.9016201. PMID 9016201.

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