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Air trapping in early cystic fibrosis lung disease-Does CT tell the full story?

Timothy RosenowKathryn RamseyLidija TurkovicConor P MurrayL Clara MokGraham L HallStephen M Sticknull null
Published in: Pediatric pulmonology (2017)
CT mosaic attenuation is associated with CF lung disease, however it is not always accompanied by physiologic hyperinflation. Other pathologies may contribute to mosaic attenuation. A better understanding of these factors could guide future therapies.
Keyphrases
  • cystic fibrosis
  • image quality
  • dual energy
  • contrast enhanced
  • computed tomography
  • pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • lung function
  • positron emission tomography
  • magnetic resonance imaging
  • magnetic resonance
  • air pollution