title: Diseases and Syndromes That Affect the Lungs and the Kidneys: A Radiologic Review.
abstract: A number of different conditions simultaneously affect both the lungs and the kidneys. These include autoimmune disorders and genetic tumor syndromes. Although manifestations within either organ system alone may not be specific, by observing the pattern of involvement and clinical history, radiologists may be able to suggest the correct diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging, Department of Radiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Electronic address: markmhammer@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Mark M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Hammer
authors.affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
authors.forename: Anup S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Shetty
authors.affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
authors.forename: Elizabeth F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Sheybani
authors.affiliation: Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO.
authors.forename: Sanjeev
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhalla
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013577:Syndrome