THE EXTRAPLEURAL FAT SIGN - CT CHARACTERISTICS

被引:9
作者
HAMMERMAN, AM [1 ]
SUSMAN, N [1 ]
STRZEMBOSZ, A [1 ]
KAISER, LR [1 ]
机构
[1] WASHINGTON UNIV,MED CTR,DIV CARDIOVASC SURG,THORAC SURG SECT,ST LOUIS,MO 63110
关键词
Anatomy; Computed tomography; Pleura; Thorax;
D O I
10.1097/00004728-199005000-00004
中图分类号
R8 [特种医学]; R445 [影像诊断学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100207 ; 1009 ;
摘要
Three cases of medially displaced extra pleural fat are presented. In these cases displacement is secondary to tumor, thoracic wall edema, and hematoma. When significantly displaced, and especially when distorted, the extra pleural fat may present a confusing CT picture. The recognition of this finding may aid in establishing differential diagnosis and staging. © 1990 Raven Press, Ltd., New York.
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页码:345 / 347
页数:3
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