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CT "angiogram sign" in primary pulmonary lymphoma
J M Vincent1, Y Y Ng, A J Norton
1Academic Department of Radiology, St. Bartholomew's Hospital, West Smithfield, London, U.K.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|September 1, 1992
Summary
A primary pulmonary lymphoma case highlights a specific CT finding. This "CT angiogram sign," usually linked to bronchioloalveolar carcinoma, was observed in lymphoma, challenging diagnostic assumptions.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Radiology
- Oncology
Background:
- Primary pulmonary lymphoma is a rare malignancy.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment.
- Imaging plays a key role in differentiating pulmonary lesions.
Observation:
- A 55-year-old female patient presented with primary pulmonary lymphoma.
- Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the right lower lobe revealed a mass.
- The mass exhibited the
Findings:
- The observed
Implications:
- The CT angiogram sign may not be exclusive to bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.
- This finding could impact differential diagnosis in pulmonary imaging.
- Further research is needed to understand the sign's specificity in various lung pathologies.