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Inflammatory airways disease in ulcerative colitis: CT and high-resolution CT features
K Garg1, D A Lynch, J D Newell
1Department of Radiology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.
Journal of Thoracic Imaging
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Inflammatory airways disease, a complication of ulcerative colitis (UC), presents with distinct CT findings. This study details the computed tomographic (CT) appearances in UC patients with respiratory symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Inflammatory airways disease is an uncommon complication of ulcerative colitis (UC).
- Patients with UC may present with respiratory symptoms like cough and recurrent infections.
- Understanding the imaging features is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the computed tomographic (CT) and high-resolution CT appearances of inflammatory airways disease in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of radiographs and CT scans of seven patients (ages 24-54) with UC and respiratory symptoms.
- Fiberoptic bronchoscopy in six patients.
- Sinus and chest radiography review.
Main Results:
- Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed diffuse mucosal erythema and edema, most severe in proximal airways.
- CT findings included bronchiectasis (6 patients), peripheral airways involvement (4 patients), and airway stenosis (3 patients).
- Sinus radiographs showed maxillary sinus mucosal thickening (4 patients) and ethmoid sinus involvement (2 patients).
Conclusions:
- Inflammatory airways disease in UC patients demonstrates characteristic CT findings.
- CT imaging is valuable for identifying pulmonary complications in ulcerative colitis.
- These findings aid in the diagnosis and management of respiratory issues in UC patients.