Pseudoazygos lobe caused by lymph node pneumatocele.

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is defined as a preventable and treatable disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible. This review will discuss the relevant anatomy of the secondary pulmonary lobule, the subtypes of emphysema, and their imaging appearances and corresponding pat...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Pipavath SN,Schmidt RA,Takasugi JE,Godwin JD

更新日期：2009-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Future radionuclide studies in the lung will encompass not only improved evaluation of regional ventilation and perfusion in pulmonary embolism and lung cancer, but should also provide new information about alveolar-capillary permeability, cell kinetics in the lung, and pulmonary metabolism and receptors. With this in...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Alderson PO

更新日期：1986-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kimura's disease is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by subcutaneous nodules in the head and neck regions associated with regional cervical lymphadenopathy. Following its recognition as a pathologic entity, numerous reports have been published detailing the pathogenesis, radiologic manifestations, an...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Hobeika CM,Mohammed TL,Johnson GL,Hansen K

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Ultrashort echotime (UTE) sequences aim to improve the signal yield in pulmonary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We demonstrate the initial results of spiral 3-dimensional (3D) UTE-MRI for combined morphologic and functional imaging in pediatric patients. METHODS:Seven pediatric patients with pulmonary abnor...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Veldhoen S,Heidenreich JF,Metz C,Petritsch B,Benkert T,Hebestreit HU,Bley TA,Köstler H,Weng AM

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of percutaneous pulmonary valve implantation (PPVI) and surgical pulmonary valve replacement (SPVR) on biventricular and pulmonary valve function using cardiac magnetic resonance. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Thirty-five patients aged 20±8 years (mean±SD) underwent PPV...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Secchi F,Resta EC,Cannaò PM,Pluchinotta F,Piazza L,Butera G,Carminati M,Sardanelli F

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The outcome of treatment in patients with early asymptomatic HIV disease has recently improved. Clinical trials with zidovudine have demonstrated efficacy and greatly reduced toxicity when the drug is used in asymptomatic HIV-infected persons who have fewer than 500 CD4+ cells/mm3, and resistance to this drug in these...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Volberding P

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The peri-infarct zone represents the morphologic substrate for reentry ventricular tachycardia after myocardial infarction, and its extent is a strong predictor of major cardiac events. Although delayed gadolinium enhancement magnetic resonance imaging (DGE-MRI) was shown to allow for detailed characterization ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Muzzarelli S,Ordovas KG,Cannavale G,Naeger D,Michaels AD,Higgins CB

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) can play a role in diagnosis of coronary artery disease and in the assessment of left ventricle (LV) and right ventricle global function, with initial good correlation results with standard modalities. With the latest scanners, regional LV contractility with both qualitative an...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Savino G,Zwerner P,Herzog C,Politi M,Bonomo L,Costello P,Schoepf UJ

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In an analysis of 36 central lung, 54 mediastinal, and 10 central pleural masses, features were sought that would allow accurate localization of the mass by CT. The mass-lung interface was the most useful feature; with few exceptions a mass with a spiculated, nodular, or irregular edge was in the lung, and a mass with...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Woodring JH,Johnson PJ

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Computed tomography (CT) of the chest provides important information toward the diagnosis of drug-induced lung disease. CT's ability to demonstrate subtle parenchymal and pleural changes, small nodules, and adenopathy is valuable in the early detection of drug-related reactions. CT is also of value in monitoring the a...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Kuhlman JE

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reviews common and uncommon patterns of thoracic metastatic disease in primary hepatobiliary and pancreatic malignancies that are often overlooked or improperly diagnosed because of atypical location or imaging appearance. An understanding of the pathophysiology and routes of tumor spread aids in tailorin...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Holwerda RA,Walker CM,Rosado-de-Christenson ML,Martínez-Jiménez S,Kunin JR,Pettavel PP,Betancourt SL

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The noninvasive imaging of normal and diseased coronary arteries by magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) has undergone numerous technical improvements since its introduction in 1993 but remains a work in progress. This paper will review the current status of coronary MRA with a focus on the history of coronary MRA and...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Duerinckx AJ

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the literature for articles assessing radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for pulmonary malignancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The "bottom-up" approach to evidence-based practice was applied by 2 reviewers to the retrieval and appraisal of original research articles published on pulm...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Chan VO,McDermott S,Malone DE,Dodd JD

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Following human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, there is an ordered progression of immunologic abnormalities that results from the selective infection of the T4 helper/inducer subset of T lymphocytes. The loss of helper T-cell function disrupts both the cellular and humoral aspects of the immune response. The ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Batra P

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Partial and complete duplication of the trachea have previously been reported as rare causes of respiratory distress in children. We report a case of complete tracheal duplication detected incidentally in an adult during a computed tomography angiogram of the heart performed as part of an evaluation for coarctation of...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Scharf ML,Gallagher TC

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Zygomycosis is a life-threatening fungal infection, and its successful treatment requires early diagnosis. To establish radiologic and clinical criteria for early diagnosis, we reviewed 3 post-mortem cases with zygomycosis secondary to hematological diseases. In all cases, an irregular dilatation of pulmonary veins on...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Kitagawa H,Watanabe K,Kage H,Inoh S,Goto A,Fukayama M,Nagase T,Ohishi N,Takai D

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Philips Computed Radiography system performs well with pediatric portable chest radiographs, handling the throughout of a busy intensive care service 24 hours a day. Images are excellent and routinely provide a conventional (unenhanced) image and an edge-enhanced image. Radiation dose is decreased by the lowered f...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Tarver RD,Cohen M,Broderick NJ,Conces DJ Jr

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a case of the "reversed halo sign" 6 weeks after radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of a lung neoplasm in an 80-year-old man. The "reversed halo sign," first described on computed tomography in cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, has later been described as being associated with a wide range of pulmonary pathologie...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Mango VL,Naidich DP,Godoy MC

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The radiographic abnormalities of primary Kaposi's sarcoma of the lung in a patient with a renal transplant are reported. The findings are similar to other malignancies and infections that are well recognized in the renal transplant population. In the appropriate clinical setting, the radiologist should consider the d...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Amin RS,Munden RF,Oldham SA

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of this study was to elucidate the impact of being unmarried on coronary computed tomography (CT) imaging biomarkers and mortality in a lung cancer screening population. MATERIALS AND METHODS:In this retrospective case-control study, 5707 subjects (3777 married; mean age: 61.9±5.1 y and 1930 unmarr...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Celeng C,Takx RAP,Lessmann N,Maurovich-Horvat P,Leiner T,Išgum I,de Jong PA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Esophageal cancer, an uncommon neoplasm, has been increasing in incidence over the past few decades. Optimal management of patients is determined by the stage of disease at presentation, patient performance status, and location of the primary cancer. Recently, there has been increasing use of multimodality therapy in ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Munden RF,Macapinlac HA,Erasmus JJ

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of sarcoidosis demonstrating an unusual pattern of profuse micronodular calcification is presented. The striking similarity with the so-called pathognomonic appearance of pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis and the progressive deterioration of pulmonary function are emphasized. ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Weinstein DS

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim was to evaluate computed tomography (CT)-measured pulmonary artery diameter (PAD) and lung density as predictors of pulmonary hypertension (PH) in subjects with systemic sclerosis (SSc). We compared these PAD values with normal values and between SSc subgroups with PH and/or interstitial lung disease (I...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Bakker ME,Ninaber MK,Stolk J,Kroft LJM,Schouffoer AA,de Vries Bouwstra JK,van Wijngaarden SE,Stoel BC

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose of the study was to evaluate 70 kVp dual-source computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) with reduced iodine load in comparison with single-source 70 and 100 kVp CTPA with standard iodine load regarding image quality and radiation dose. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Three groups with 40 consecutive...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Wichmann JL,Hu X,Kerl JM,Schulz B,Frellesen C,Bodelle B,Kaup M,Scholtz JE,Lehnert T,Vogl TJ,Bauer RW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tetralogy of Fallot was invariably fatal until the development of palliative and later corrective surgical procedures. The prognosis for children with tetralogy of Fallot continues to improve almost a half century after the earliest palliative surgical procedure was performed successfully. Imaging of the child and adu...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Greenberg SB,Faerber EN,Balsara RK

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Distribution of pulmonary vascularity, as imaged on the routine chest radiograph, may be used as an accurate and sensitive indicator of underlying pathophysiologic change. The lungs, like most other human organ systems, have extensive reserve capability. Such reserves exist in terms of excess alveolar capacity in the ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Ravin CE

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although rounded atelectasis was recognized in 1928, its relationship to fibrotic pleural disease almost has gone unnoticed. We present four cases of lobar rounded atelectasis that help to clarify this relationship. Rounded atelectasis is part of the spectrum of fibrous pleural disease. Any portion of lung may become ...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Cohen AM,Crass JR,Chung-Park M,Tomashefski JF Jr

更新日期：1993-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Computerized tomography (CT) scanning shows promise as an outcome surrogate for cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease progression. The scoring system used to convert the CT image to numeric data is an essential determinant of the performance of CT scanning. METHODS:Three radiologists independently scored 16 h...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Brody AS,Kosorok MR,Li Z,Broderick LS,Foster JL,Laxova A,Bandla H,Farrell PM

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic lung disease is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Quantitative techniques for assessing emphysema and related airway disease have been slow to gain acceptance among radiologists, who have traditionally used description of structural changes to evaluate these diseases. This review...

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Goldin JG

更新日期：2004-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With the growing substance use disorders epidemic in the United States, a wide range of complications may be seen in both the acute and chronic clinical setting. This article will use a multimodality approach to review complications of intravenous substance use that cardiothoracic radiologists are likely to encounter....

journal_title：Journal of thoracic imaging

authors： Hossain R,Almeida RR,Natcheva H,Hedgire S,Ghoshhajra B,Shepard JA,Fintelmann FJ,Flores EJ

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00