Primary Thoracic Manifestations in Connective Tissue Diseases on High Resolution Computed Tomography: A Prospective Study
Journal Title: ​International Journal of Contemporary Medicine surgery and Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this paper was to evaluate the thoracic manifestations associated with the Connective tissue disorders, with an emphasis on interstitial and airway disease pattern on the High Resolution computed tomography (HRCT) findings. Material and methods: The present study was conducted for a period of one year. A total of 70 patients with various connective tissue disorders having respiratory complaints were evaluated. Results: During the study period 70 patients (58 females and 12 males) underwent evaluation. Cough and dyspnea were the most common presenting symptoms. Variety of thoracic abnormalities were in detected in 67 (95%) cases. Most common abnormality detected on HRCT was interstitial fibrosis/interstitial lung disease present in 42(60%) cases. Most common parenchymal abnormalities seen were reticulations (61.4%), ground glass opacification (40%), mosaic attenuation (32.8%) and honeycombing (24.3%). Airway abnormalities seen were bronchiectasis (48.5%), emphysema (12.8%), and ground glass nodules (2.8%). Conclusion Interstitial lung disease is the most common pulmonary manifestation among patients with connective tissue disorders, and early detection and prompt treatment is expected to improve the outcome.
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Ritu Dhawan Galhotra, Gurkirandeep Singh, Karan Saggar, Kavita Saggar, Kamini Gupta
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