Imaging Diagnosis of Pulmonary Infection in HIV/AIDS / 中国医学影像技术

ABSTRACT

Purpose To study X-ray and CT findings of pulmonary infection in AIDS. Methods We evaluate 10 cases who have chest abnormalities. The all patients have X-ray and CT examination. Results Imaging of pulmonary tuberculosis in AIDS, including infiltrative imaging and diffuse patchy imaging, enlarged mediastinum lymph nodes and extra chest enlarged lymph nodes. The imaging of legionella species is infiltrative imaging. Carinii pneumonia appearances diffuse infiltrative and interstitial abnormalities. Conclusion Pulmonary tuberculosis, legionella species and carinii pneumonia are common infections in AIDS. The patchy, consolidations, diffused diseases and enlarged lymph nodes are important imaging appearances.