Imaging of pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS / 中华放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the X ray and CT findings of pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS. Methods Five AIDS patients who had chest abnormalities were analyzed. Results Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia appeared as diffuse infiltrative and interstitial fine nodules. Conclusion If the diffuse and infiltrative interstitial fine nodule are the appearances in patients with AIDS, the pneumocystis carinii pneumonia should be considered.