Fibrosis of the upper lobes: a newly identified late-onset complication after lung transplantation?
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this study was to describe the high-resolution CT findings of a previously unreported rare complication observed in seven patients who had undergone lung transplantation.


CONCLUSIONS
High-resolution CT findings suggestive of gradual progressive lung fibrosis, predominantly in the upper lobes with relative sparing of the basal segments, may represent a specific and rare type of rejection of still unknown cause in lung transplant recipients.
Konen
Eli
E
Department of Medical Imaging, Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network, 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto, ON ES1-401C, Canada. konen@zahav.net.il
Weisbrod
Gordon L
GL
Pakhale
Smita
S
Chung
TaeBong
T
Paul
Narinder S
NS
Hutcheon
Michael A
MA
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016040:Lung Transplantation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed