An algorithmic approach to CT of pulmonary arterial disorders.
A broad spectrum of pulmonary arterial disorders can be diagnosed on computed tomography (CT). Comprehensive evaluation of the pulmonary arteries requires careful assessment of their configuration, patency, and size. This article presents an organized approach to pulmonary arterial disorders on CT, with particular attention to characteristic CT findings that aid in accurate diagnosis and proper management.
Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287. Electronic address: clin97@jhmi.edu.
Cheng Ting
CT
Lin
Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287. Electronic address: sraman3@jhmi.edu.
Siva P
SP
Raman
Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD 21287. Electronic address: efishman@jhmi.edu.
Elliot K
EK
Fishman
D000465:Algorithms; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*
Abnormal pulmonary arterial configuration; Abnormal pulmonary arterial size; Computed tomography; Pulmonary arterial disorders; Pulmonary arterial filling defect