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Abstract
The number and scope of published articles dealing with computed tomography of interstitial
lung disease are limited. We present seven cases in which computed tomography detected
the presence or extent of interstitial lung disease better than conventional radiography:
two patients with histiocytosis X, one with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, one with bleomycin
lung toxicity, and three with radiation-induced lung injury. The computed tomography
appearance of histiocytosis X and bronchopulmonary dysplasia have not been previously
described. Transverse computed tomography images provide information regarding stage
of activity and nature of interstitial lung processes not available with standard
imaging techniques. We advocate the use of computed tomography in the initial investigation
and follow-up of patients with histiocytosis X. Post-radiation pneumonitis and fibrosis
can be detected earlier with computed tomography as well.
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