Abstract
Cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) related Kaposi sarcoma (KS) were reviewed to characterize the spectrum of thoracic findings seen with chest CT. Of 15 patients with AIDS-related KS involving the chest, 13 (87%) demonstrated pulmonary parenchymal disease characterized by multiple, bilateral flame-shaped or nodular lesions with ill-defined margins distributed along bronchovascular bundles. Pleural disease was noted in 10 (67%) patients, characterized by 9 cases of pleural effusions and 1 case of pleural implants. Chest wall disease involving the sternum, ribs, thoracic spine, and/or subcutaneous tissues was noted in eight (53%) patients. Although pleural and parenchymal lung disease are recognized manifestations of thoracic KS, there is also a high incidence of extrapulmonary chest disease evident on CT in patients with AIDS.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 60-62 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of computer assisted tomography |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1993 |
Keywords
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
- Computed tomography
- Diseases
- Kaposi sarcoma
- Thorax
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging