title: Thoracic manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to present the spectrum of inflammatory bowel disease manifestations in the chest, including the airways, lung parenchyma, pulmonary vasculature, and serosal surfaces.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The spectrum of inflammatory bowel disease manifestations in the chest is broad, and the manifestations may mimic other diseases. Knowledge of these manifestations in conjunction with pertinent clinical data is essential for establishing the correct diagnosis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030-4009, USA. slbetancourt@mdanderson.org
authors.forename: Sonia L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Betancourt
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Palacio
authors.forename: Carlos A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Jimenez
authors.forename: Santiago
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Martinez
authors.forename: Edith M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Marom
mesh_terms: D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media