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Dendriform pulmonary ossification: Report of two cases
Lamia Jamjoom1, Moulay Meziane, Rahul D Renapurkar
1Department of Radiology, Imaging Institute, Thoracic Imaging, Imaging Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
The Indian Journal of Radiology & Imaging
|August 30, 2013
Summary
Dendriform pulmonary ossification, a rare lung condition, is often incidentally found on imaging. This review details two cases and discusses its clinical and imaging features.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Dendriform pulmonary ossification is an uncommon manifestation of diffuse pulmonary ossification.
- It is typically discovered incidentally during chest imaging studies like radiography and CT scans.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present two cases of incidentally diagnosed dendriform pulmonary ossification.
- To review the clinical, histological, and radiographic characteristics of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation of two patients with incidental findings.
- Review of existing literature on dendriform pulmonary ossification.
Main Results:
- Detailed history and imaging findings for the two presented cases.
- Comprehensive overview of clinical presentation, histology, and radiographic appearance.
Conclusions:
- Dendriform pulmonary ossification is a rare, incidentally detected condition.
- Understanding its diverse manifestations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
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