CALCIFIED HILAR AND MEDIASTINAL LYMPH-NODES IN AN AIDS PATIENT WITH PNEUMOCYSTIS-CARINII INFECTION

被引:17
作者
GROSKIN, SA
MASSI, AF
RANDALL, PA
机构
[1] Department of Radiology, SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse, NY 13210
关键词
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; lung; infection; lymphatic system; calcification;
D O I
10.1148/radiology.175.2.2326459
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
An unusual radiologic manifestation of Pneumocystis carinii infection (enlarged, calcified hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes) in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is described. This atypical manifestation caused significant diagnostic confusion. Recognition that P carinii infection can cause calcification of hilar and mediastinal lymph nodes may prevent this confusion and facilitate diagnosis and treatment.
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页码:345 / 346
页数:2
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