Clinical Imaging
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 400-403, September 2010

Radiologic findings of lung lobe torsion in reconstructed multidetector computed tomography image lead to early detection☆☆☆

Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiological Science, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Medical Center, 250 Seongsanno (134 Sinchon-dong), Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Received 18 August 2009; accepted 9 October 2009. published online 09 November 2009.

Abstract 

Torsion of the remaining lung lobe after lobectomy is a rare complication, and sometimes, diagnosis can be difficult. But early detection is important to prevent resection and fatal complication. We present a case of left lower lobe torsion with reconstructed image of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) findings, which propose a possibility of early detection on retrospective review after surgical reduction. Multiplanar reconstruction of MDCT image, 3-dimensional CT angiography, and CT bronchography could provide important diagnostic clues.

Keywords: Lung lobe torsion, MDCT, 3D angiography, 3D bronchography

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☆ The authors have no potential conflicts of interest to declare.

☆☆ This article has not been presented.

PII: S0899-7071(09)00301-5

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2009.10.035

Clinical Imaging
Volume 34, Issue 5 , Pages 400-403, September 2010

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