Abstract
The CT appearance of 12 proven pulmonary infarcts in 10 patients was analyzed and correlated with pathologic appearance. The diagnosis of pulmonary infarction was clinically suspected in only 2 of the 10 patients. A pleural based parenchymal density with convex, bulging borders and linear strands directed from the apex of the density toward the hilum was noted in each case (n = 12). Other features were a truncated apex (n = 10), a broad pleural base (n = 10), and scattered areas of reduced attenuation within the lesions (n = 7). This distinctive complex of findings on CT should raise a strong suspicion of pulmonary infarction.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 941-945 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of computer assisted tomography |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1989 |
Keywords
- Computed tomography
- Diseases
- Infarction
- Lungs
- Lungs
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging