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Bamboo foreign bodies in lung parenchyma: CT features
H Nakata1, K Egashira, K Nakamura
1Department of Radiology, University of Occupational and Environmental Health School of Medicine, Kitakyushu-shi, Japan.
Clinical Imaging
|April 1, 1992
Summary
Computed tomography (CT) revealed long-term embedded bamboo foreign bodies in the lung parenchyma. The high-density, cylindrical structures were characteristic of bamboo, aiding diagnosis in these rare posttraumatic cases.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pulmonology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Foreign bodies in the lung parenchyma can present diagnostic challenges.
- Long-term embedded foreign bodies may lead to chronic inflammatory changes.
Observation:
- Two cases of patients with a history of trauma presented with symptoms.
- Computed tomography (CT) scans were performed to evaluate the lung parenchyma.
Findings:
- CT scans identified high-density, cylindrical structures within the lung parenchyma.
- The morphology of the foreign bodies was highly suggestive of bamboo.
Implications:
- CT imaging is crucial for diagnosing retained foreign bodies in the lung.
- Recognition of characteristic CT findings can aid in the identification of bamboo foreign bodies.