Pulmonary spread of laryngeal papillomatosis: radiological findings

Laryngeal papillomatosis is a rare benign disease seen in children and young adults. The spread of laryngeal papillomas throughout the respiratory tract occurs rarely; and involvement of the distal bronchi, bronchioles, and lung parenchyma is very rare. We report a case of pulmonary spread of laryngeal papillomatosis in a 34-year-old man, focusing on the radiological evidence. Chest radiographs showed pulmonary nodules, but computed tomography scans more clearly demonstrated multiple small nodules showing cavitations and distributed centrilobularly. Pulmonary nodules and cavitations progressed gradually through the 6-year follow-up. The combination of clinical and characteristic radiological features suggests a diagnosis of pulmonary spread of laryngeal papillomatosis.     

Imaging evaluation of congenital lung abnormalities in infants and children

Congenital lung abnormalities include a wide spectrum of conditions and are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in infants and children. This article discusses focal lung abnormalities and the dysmorphic lung. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations have been included at the end of the article. Anomalies affecting the pulmonary parenchyma, its arterial supply, and venous drainage are thus discussed.     

Lung metastases

The lungs are among the most prominent target organs for metastatic disease. Most frequently, lung metastases originate from cancers of the head and neck, breast, stomach, pancreas, kidney, bladder, the male and female genitourinary tract, and sarcomas. Plain chest radiography is typically the modality used for detection and therapeutic monitoring; however, the use of CT for these purposes is becoming more frequent. Currently, spiral CT appears to be the most sensitive imaging technique in the identification of metastases, because it detects a higher number of pulmonary nodules compared to other techniques. Pulmonary metastatic disease manifests itself by the presence of pulmonary nodules, lymphangitic carcinomatosis, endobronchial tumors, and pleural involvement. Nevertheless, the differential diagnosis is an important consideration, particularly in patients with solitary pulmonary nodules, systemic disorders, and signs or symptoms indicative of infection. The role of the radiologist involves the identification of metastatic disease, monitoring of response to therapy, and the use of invasive procedures when the differential diagnosis indicates the need for biopsy and histopathologic proof. The radiologist must be aware of the impact of his diagnosis on patient management and should be familiar with oncologic strategies as well as the terminology used to characterize tumor response. In future, the role of imaging may further expand due to the increased sensitivity in lesion detection, increased specificity in lesion (tissue) characterization using MR imaging, and reduced radiation exposure. Correspondence to: Christian J. Herold     

Digital subtraction angiography in abnormal perfusion scintigraphy of the lungs

A normal lung perfusion isotope scan can exclude pulmonary emboli. However, the demonstration of lung emboli presents problems, as an abnormal lung perfusion scan can have various causes. Some of these can be excluded if the perfusion scan is assessed in combination with a chest X-ray and a ventilation scan. In this study, 21 patients with an abnormal perfusion scan were also examined using digital subtraction angiography (DSA) of the lungs. With the help of DSA it was possible to differentiate between the various causes of a lung perfusion defect on the isotope scan by having a sufficiently reliable pulmonary angiogram. From experience it appears that the quality of the pulmonary angiogram confined to the first three divisions obtained with DSA, is comparable with that from a conventional pulmonary angiogram. A perfusion isotope scan is the initial screening modality for suspected lung emboli, if this shows an abnormality, DSA seems to be indicated as the next step.     

Esophageal communication with a totally sequestrated hypoplastic right lung

Pulmonary sequestrations involving communication with the digestive tractus are known as bronchopulmonary foregut malformations. The authors add a peculiar case report: there was an hypoplastic right lung with a total sequestration from the bronchial tree and communicating with esophagus. This was fed from the pulmonary vasculature without collateral artery formation. The pulmonary vein was normal. Association with a facial dysmorphia and an occipital meningocele is also of interest. The radiological diagnosis is based on the pulmonary X-Ray and the oesophagogram.     

Incidental discovery of intercostal pulmonary hernia: A case report

Lung hernias are rare. They are defined by the protrusion of lung parenchyma through a defect in the chest wall. A distinction is classically made between supraclavicular, thoracic or diaphragmatic hernias and congenital or acquired hernias. The latter can be classified by etiology as post-traumatic, postoperative, or pathological but can be spontaneous (even rarer) caused mainly by coughing efforts. The diagnosis is guided by the clinical presentation and confirmed by radiographic analysis, especially CT scan. The management, by conservative or surgical approach, depends on the clinical condition of the patient, the characteristics of the hernia and the existence or not of complications. We report the case of a 58-year-old patient, chronic smoker with no history of trauma, who presented with a chronic cough not improved by symptomatic treatment and in whom the clinical examination was without particularities. Chest CT scan showed discrete pulmonary emphysema with an intercostal pulmonary herniation at the level of the right fifth intercostal space associated with a bony outgrowth at the level of the middle arch of the right fifth rib. The pulmonary protrusion occurred through a parietal defect between the fifth rib and the bony protrusion. The management consisted of conservative treatment of the hernia with close clinical and radiological follow-up and medical treatment of the pulmonary emphysema and chronic cough associated with smoking cessation and hygienic and dietary rules.     

Venous sac embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformation: Preliminary experience using interlocking detachable coils

Purpose: To evaluate the indication and advantages of venous sac embolization of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) using interlocking detachable coils (IDCs). Methods: We performed percutaneous embolization in 12 PAVMs in four patients using IDCs, initially placed in the venous sac or at the feeding artery to prevent systemic migration of additional coils. We placed the IDCs in the venous sac in PAVMs with the following vascular architecture: the draining vein was larger than the feeding arteries and both vessels were interposed with the venous sac or there were short feeding arteries. Results: Complete occlusion was achieved in all 12 PAVMs without significant complications. We deployed IDCs in the venous sac in eight PAVMs and in the feeding artery in four. Conclusion: Venous sac embolization may be beneficial in PAVMs with large out-flow vessels or short feeding arteries. IDCs are suitable for this procedure.     

正常肺组织大分割照射全肺平均耐受剂量与生物学效应研究

目的 建立正常组织分次照射基于肺纤维化影像学改变的全肺平均剂量-效应模型,定量分析分割照射相比单次照射的生物学效应及耐受剂量关系。方法 采用8~10周龄C57BL6雌性小鼠按随机数表法分组进行X射线全肺野照射,分别给予梯度剂量0、2.0 Gy×5次、4.0 Gy×5次、6.0 Gy×5次、7.0 Gy×5次、8.5 Gy×5次。照射后24周行CT扫描成像,CT图像三维重建后经三维分割算法获得肺部平均密度与肺部体积值,并分别据此进行Boltzmann模型放射生物学建模。结果 照射后24周CT图像三维重建冠状位图像提示剂量依赖的肺部影像学改变。同一时间点肺组织全基因组芯片与组织病理学研究均提示与影像学改变高度吻合。经放射生物学建模,分次照射诱导肺密度改变的全肺平均剂量（D_mean）中位剂量为（30.80±0.80）Gy（校正R²=0.97）;引起肺体积减小的中位剂量为（31.31±7.07）Gy（校正R²=0.92）。基于影像学参数的剂量-效应曲线提示,肺组织对分次照射的耐受性相比单次照射显著提高。结论 纤维化进展过程中,肺密度与肺体积改变对X射线的依赖性不仅取决于总剂量大小,也与分割次数、分次剂量存在一定关联。     

Typical and Atypical Manifestations of Intrathoracic Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disorder of unknown cause that is characterized by the presence of noncaseating granulomas. The radiological findings associated with sarcoidosis have been well described. The findings include symmetric, bilateral hilar and paratracheal lymphadenopathy, with or without concomitant parenchymal abnormalities (multiple small nodules in a peribronchovascular distribution along with irregular thickening of the interstitium). However, in 25% to 30% of cases, the radiological findings are atypical and unfamiliar to most radiologists, which cause difficulty for making a correct diagnosis. Many atypical forms of intrathoracic sarcoidosis have been described sporadically. We have collected cases with unusual radiological findings associated with pulmonary sarcoidosis (unilateral or asymmetric lymphadenopathy, necrosis or cavitation, large opacity, ground glass opacity, an airway abnormality and pleural involvement) and describe the typical forms of the disorder as well. The understanding of a wide range of the radiological manifestations of sarcoidosis will be very helpful for making a proper diagnosis.     

Bleomycin lung toxicity detected by technetium-99m diethylene triamine penta-acetic acid aerosol scintigraphy

In this study we investigated bleomycin-induced pulmonary toxicity in patients with germ-cell tumour by means of technetium-99m diethylene triamine penta-acetic acid aerosol scintigraphy. Twenty untreated patients who had no clinical or radiological evidence of pulmonary disease received four courses of etoposide, cisplatin and bleomycin chemotherapy. Aerosol lung scintigraphy and pulmonary function tests were performed in all patients before bleomycin treatment and after administration of 180 and 360 mg bleomycin. On the basis of the scintigrams the percentage decline in activity per minute (Kep) was evaluated, which represented an accurate parameter of lung membrane permeability. Pretreatment Kep values (0.891 ±0.286) were significantly lower than those obtained following 180 and 360 mg bleomycin treatment (1.176±0.336 and 1.389±0.477, respectively; P<0.0005). The Kep values obtained with 180 and 360 mg bleomycin treatments were also significantly different (P<0.005). In contrast, no significant change was observed in the results of pulmonary function tests. Our results demonstrate that evaluation of the pulmonary clearance of ^99mTc-DTPA represents a useful means of monitoring the functional status of the lung epithelial membrane during bleomycin treatment. Further prospective studies are needed to assess the relationship between increase in permeability and development of lung toxicity in order to decide which patients should discontinue bleomycin therapy. Correspondence to: O. Ugur     

艾滋病合并肺结核的多元化影像学表现

目的：探讨艾滋病合并肺结核的多元化影像学表现。方法：回顾性分析45例艾滋病（acquired immunodetieieney syndrome,AIDS）合并肺结核的影像学资料,CT扫描31例,DR胸片14例,经CT引导下穿刺26例,综合分析艾滋病合并肺结核的影像学表现特征。结果：45例艾滋病合并肺结核患者,病灶累及1个肺段的10例,2个肺段的6例,3—5个肺段的4例,两肺弥漫性分布的20例,肺部无阳性表现者5例,其中病理证实同时合并卡氏肺孢子虫肺炎（pneomoeystis carinii pneumonia,PCP）10例,合并细菌（化脓菌）感染8例,合并真菌感染5例。结论：艾滋病合并肺结核的影像学表现多种多样,同时合并多种病原体感染,病变表现形态多样,影像学表现缺乏特异性,肺部穿刺活检病理证实仍不失为金标准。     

Radiological Findings of Extensively Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Non-AIDS Adults: Comparisons with Findings of Multidrug-Resistant and Drug-Sensitive Tuberculosis

Objective

This study was designed to describe the radiological findings of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) and to compare the observed findings with findings of drug-sensitive (DS) and non-XDR multidrug-resistant (MDR) TB in non-AIDS patients.

Materials and Methods

From September 1994 to December 2007, 53 MDR TB patients (M:F = 32:21; mean age, 38 years) and 15 XDR TB non-AIDS patients (M:F = 8:7; mean age, 36 years) were enrolled in the study. All of the MDR TB patients had received no treatment or less than one month of anti-TB treatment. In addition, all XDR TB patients received either no anti-TB treatment or only first-line anti-TB drugs. In addition, 141 consecutive DS TB patients (M:F = 79:62; mean age, 51 years) were also enrolled in the study for comparison. Chest radiograph, CT and demographic findings were reviewed and were compared among the three patient groups.

Results

For patients with XDR TB, the most frequent radiographic abnormalities were nodules (15 of 15 patients, 100%), reticulo-nodular densities (11 of 15, 73%), consolidation (9 of 15, 60%) and cavities (7 of 15, 47%) that were located mainly in the upper and middle lung zones. As seen on radiographs, significant differences were found for the frequency of nodules and ground-glass opacity lesions (all p < 0.001) (more frequent in DS TB patients than in MDR and XDR TB patients). For the use of CT, significant differences (more frequent in MDR and XDR TB patients) were found for the frequency of multiple cavities, nodules and bronchial dilatation (p = 0.001 or p < 0.001). Patients with MDR TB and XDR TB were younger as compared to patients with DS TB (p < 0.001). Imaging findings were not different between patients with MDR TB and XDR TB.

Conclusion

By observation of multiple cavities, nodules and bronchial dilatation as depicted on CT in young patients with acid-fast bacilli (AFB) positive sputum, the presence of MDR TB or XDR TB rather than DS TB can be suggested. There is no significant difference in imaging findings between patients with XDR TB and MDR TB.     

低剂量螺旋CT胸部健康体检价值的探讨

目的:探讨低剂量螺旋CT对胸部健康体检的价值。方法:采用低剂量螺旋CT对1 953例参加健康体检者行胸部扫描,观察肺部、心血管、胸壁(软组织、骨骼)及上腹部的病变。结果:1953例被检者,304例检出肺内非钙化结节,其中21例诊断为肺癌,早期肺癌20例(95%);全部被检者冠状动脉钙化阳性者275例,阳性率为14.1%;胸主动脉钙化阳性者371例,阳性率为19.0%;胸椎骨质增生56例,胸椎压缩骨折8例;乳腺癌1例;脂肪肝23例,肝囊肿10例。结论:采用低剂量螺旋CT胸部体检,不仅可以检出早期肺癌,还可以检出冠状动脉和主动脉钙化斑块、胸壁病变及上腹部病变。一次胸部CT筛查可以检出多脏器具有临床价值的疾病。     

婴幼儿先天性心脏病心导管术中呼吸系统严重并发症的X线诊断及处理

目的 研究婴幼儿先天性心脏病心导管术中呼吸系统严重并发症的X线表现特点，为早期正确诊断和及时处理提供理论依据。方法 回顾性分析9例心导管术中呼吸系统严重并发症的临床特点、X线表现及治疗措施。结果 9例中7例发生严重的低氧血症，其中6例出现心率减慢。X线表现为两肺野透亮度降低7例，急性肺水肿1例，右上肺不张1例。经紧急处理，除肺水肿1例死亡，余病例均恢复。结论 婴幼儿先天性心脏病导管术中呼吸系统严重并发症病情危急，X线表现多样，正确识别、早期诊断和治疗是抢救成功的关键。     

Spontaneous lung herniation after a single cough

Herniation of the lung is commonly caused by congenital rib abnormalities, blunt trauma, or thoracic surgery. Spontaneous hernias are rarely described in the literature. We report a case of a spontaneous intercostal pulmonary hernia following a single cough. In addition, a review of the literature is presented which outlines the classification, causes, and incidence of lung hernias. Some reference is made to possible methods of treatment. Received: 26 March 1999; Revision received: 21 September 1999; Accepted: 27 September 1999     

DR组织均衡对照研究

目的:对大面积非晶硅平板探测器的组织均衡软拷贝进行对照研究.方法:100位患者用数字平板探测器X线摄影系统获得后前位X线胸片,50位获得侧位X线胸片.通过后前位胸部X线照片中的结构:肺尖、心后和纵隔后肺血管、降主动脉、第六胸椎上缘等,侧位X线照片:心后肺血管、肺门、心影内的肺血管、心影上的横隔,以及第三胸椎上缘等,进行影像学评价.对组织均衡后所获影像间的显著性差异作测试.结果:对于第六胸椎上缘结构的显示,以及心后三角处肺纹理的显示上组织均衡图像更好(P＜0.05).结论:组织均衡这种宽的动态范围在穿透差的区域中可改善对比性能(如:纵隔),且能够使不同吸收特性的组织同时适当重显(如:骨、肺实质).     

Pulmonary angiography and embolization for severe hemoptysis due to cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis

Purpose: To identify the role of pulmonary angiography in the diagnosis and treatment of severe hemoptysis due to cavitary pulmonary tuberculosis. Methods: Selective pulmonary angiography was performed on eight patients with severe hemoptysis uncontrolled by previous bronchial and systemic arterial embolization. Results: Three (38%) patients had Rasmussen aneurysms, which were successfully embolized with steel coils. Five patients demonstrated pulmonary arterial hypoperfusion in the diseased lung. Conclusions: We recommend pulmonary angiography in cavitary tuberculous patients with severe hemoptysis who do not respond to systemic arterial embolization. Rasmussen aneurysms are effectively treated by steel coil occlusion.     

Assessment of diaphragmatic motion after lung resection using magnetic resonance imaging

Purpose The aim of this study was to assess quantitatively the impairment of diaphragmatic motion after lung resection, with special reference to the location of the resected lobe, duration of the postoperative period, and patient posture. We used magnetic resonance imaging to make the assessments. Materials and methods In 44 patients (29 men, 15 women; mean age 62.2 years) with lung cancer, diaphragmatic motion was measured during maximum deep, slow breathing using a spoiled gradient-recalled echo sequence before and after lung resection. The study group consisted of 34 patients who were examined using a 1.5-T unit in the supine position and 10 patients using a vertically open 0.5-T unit in both the sitting and supine positions. The influence of surgery site and patient posture on diaphragmatic motion after lung resection was investigated. Results In all cases after lung resection, diaphragmatic motion on the operated side was significantly decreased (P < 0.001), and that on the nonoperated side was significantly increased (P = 0.045). After left upper lobectomy and right bilobectomy, the diaphragmatic motion on the operated side was significantly decreased (P < 0.001), and that of the other side was significantly increased (P < 0.001). The diaphragmatic motion was not significantly changed after right middle lobectomy. The diaphragmatic motion on the operated side was impaired significantly more (P = 0.035) in the supine position than in the sitting position. Conclusion After lobe resection, diaphragmatic motion was impaired more significantly in the supine than in the sitting position; and it differed according to the location of the resected lobe. The improvement in diaphragmatic function after lobectomy was observed over a period of 3–24 months.     

Abnormalities on chest radiographs following radiation therapy for breast cancer

The aim of this study was to study pulmonary radiological abnormalities with chest radiography following different radiotherapy (RT) techniques for breast cancer with respect to regions and density, and their association with pulmonary complications and reduction in vital capacity (VC). Chest radiographs were performed 5 months following local or loco-regional RT in 167 breast cancer patients. The radiological abnormalities were analysed with a classification system originally proposed by Arriagada and evaluated according to increasing density (0–3) and affected lung regions (apical–lateral, basal–lateral, central–parahilar). The highest-density grades in each region were added together to form scores ranging from 0 to 9. The patients were monitored for RT-induced pulmonary complications. The VC was measured prior to and 5 months following RT. An independent evaluation of 51 patients was performed by a second radiologist to control the reproducibility of the classification system. Increasing scores were associated with loco-regional RT and pulmonary complications (P < 0.001). The mean reduction of VC for patients scoring 0–3 (–30 ml) vs 4–9 (–161 ml) was not statistically significant (P = 0.10). Scores of 4–9 were more frequently observed in older patients (P < 0.001). The independent evaluations by two radiologists revealed good agreement (P < 0.001) and no systematic inter-observer variation. Radiological abnormalities on chest radiographs, scored according to Arriagada, can be used as an objective end point for RT-induced pulmonary side effects in breast cancer. Received: 4 February 1999; Revision received: 1 April 1999; Accepted: 5 May 1999     

Interventional radiological procedures in impaired function of surgically implanted catheter-port systems

Purpose: System-related complications in surgically implanted catheter-port systems (CPS) for intraarterial (i.a.) chemotherapy are well known. In most cases of complications, the treatment must be interrupted and the catheter-port system must be repaired surgically. We describe microinvasive interventional radiological procedures to correct some dysfunctions of CPS. Methods: Five patients with repetitive dysfunction of CPS were treated with interventional techniques. Two patients presented with perfusion impairment, one patient had a pseudoaneurysm of the hepatic artery, and two patients presented with catheter displacement. Radiological interventions included mechanical recanalization with a guidewire, vascular stenting, and correction of catheter dislocation with a goose-neck snare. Results: In all cases, correct function of the CPS was restored. No intervention-related complications occurred and surgery was avoided. Chemotherapy could be continued for a period of 4–10 months. Conclusion: For some system-related complications, minimally invasive radiological interventions can be used to restore the function of CPS for i.a. chemotherapy.