Diagnosis of tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica by computed tomography / 中华放射学杂志
Chinese Journal of Radiology
;
(12)2001.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-678133
ABSTRACT
Objective To study the CT features and enhance the knowledge of tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO). Methods The CT appearances in 6 patients with pathologically proved TO were analyzed retrospectively. Results CT of the chest revealed scattered and multiple mural nodules protruding into the tracheobronchial lumen. Punctate calcification occurred within these nodules. The nodular lesions usually involved the anterior and lateral walls of the trachea and major bronchi. These nodules generally ranged from 2 to 4 mm in diameter. The nodular lesions were seen on lobar bronchi in two cases. Diffuse irregular mural thickening of the trachea and deformed tracheal cartilage rings were observed in two cases. Conclusion CT demonstration of multiple mural nodules with calcification in the tracheobronchial tree is a characteristic finding for TO.
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Radiology
Year:
2001
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