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Metastatic pulmonary calcification: early detection by high-resolution CT
T Johkoh1, J Ikezoe, T Nagareda
1Department of Radiology, Osaka University, Medical School, Japan.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|May 1, 1993
Summary
Metastatic pulmonary calcification, a rare complication in renal transplant patients, presents with subtle lung findings. High-resolution CT can detect this condition early, even when chest X-rays are normal, allowing for timely intervention.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Radiology
- Transplant Medicine
Background:
- Renal transplant recipients are susceptible to various complications.
- Metastatic pulmonary calcification is a rare but serious condition.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for effective management.