Radiologic findings of lung lobe torsion in reconstructed multidetector computed tomography image lead to early detection

Clin Imaging. 2010 Sep-Oct;34(5):400-3. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2009.10.035.

Abstract

Torsion of the remaining lung lobe after lobectomy is a rare complication, and sometimes, diagnosis can be difficult. But early detection is important to prevent resection and fatal complication. We present a case of left lower lobe torsion with reconstructed image of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) findings, which propose a possibility of early detection on retrospective review after surgical reduction. Multiplanar reconstruction of MDCT image, 3-dimensional CT angiography, and CT bronchography could provide important diagnostic clues.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchography / methods
  • Carcinoma, Neuroendocrine / surgery*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Early Diagnosis
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / methods*
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional / methods
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung / surgery
  • Lung Diseases / complications
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Lung Diseases / surgery
  • Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnosis*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Pulmonary Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Torsion Abnormality / complications
  • Torsion Abnormality / diagnosis*
  • Torsion Abnormality / surgery