Evaluation of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax with multidetector CT

N J Hilliard; S J Marciniak; J L Babar; A Balan

doi:10.1016/j.crad.2012.10.008

Evaluation of secondary spontaneous pneumothorax with multidetector CT

Clin Radiol. 2013 May;68(5):521-8. doi: 10.1016/j.crad.2012.10.008. Epub 2012 Dec 5.

Authors

N J Hilliard¹, S J Marciniak, J L Babar, A Balan

Affiliation

¹ Department of Radiology, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. [email protected]

PMID: 23218593
DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2012.10.008

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to review the underlying causes of secondary pneumothoraces as observed on multidetector computed tomography (MDCT). Using examples from our institutional experience, we shall illustrate important diagnostic features to indicate the underlying lung disease. Understanding the varied range of conditions is important for accurate diagnosis and facilitation of patient management.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Lung Diseases / complications*
Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
Multidetector Computed Tomography / methods*
Pneumothorax / diagnostic imaging*
Pneumothorax / etiology*

Abstract

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MeSH terms

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