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The emphysemas: radiologic-pathologic correlations.

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Foster, WL; Gimenez, EI; Roubidoux, MA; Sherrier, RH; Shannon, RH; Roggli, VL; Pratt, PC
Published in: Radiographics
March 1993

There are several forms of emphysema that should be considered as distinct disease entities. No university accepted classification system of these forms exists, but correlations of autopsy findings in 1,823 cases over a 12-year period confirm that the radiographic and pathologic features of the emphysemas are readily understood when centrilobular, panlobular, paracicatricial, and localized types of the disease are recognized. Centrilobular emphysema associated with cigarette smoking is the most common form. Panlobular emphysema is associated with alpha 1-protease inhibitor deficiency and pathologically produces uniform enlargement of all air spaces, with a mild basilar predominance. Paracicatricial emphysema is seen adjacent to areas of parenchymal scarring. Localized emphysema represents focal enlargement or destruction of air spaces with otherwise normal lung. A clear understanding of the computed tomographic appearance of all forms of emphysema is essential for the correct diagnosis of parenchymal lung abnormalities.

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Radiographics

DOI

ISSN

0271-5333

Publication Date

March 1993

Volume

13

Issue

2

Start / End Page

311 / 328

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Pulmonary Emphysema
  • Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
  • Lung
  • Humans
  • Adult
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences
 

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Foster, W. L., Gimenez, E. I., Roubidoux, M. A., Sherrier, R. H., Shannon, R. H., Roggli, V. L., & Pratt, P. C. (1993). The emphysemas: radiologic-pathologic correlations. Radiographics, 13(2), 311–328. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.13.2.8460222
Foster, W. L., E. I. Gimenez, M. A. Roubidoux, R. H. Sherrier, R. H. Shannon, V. L. Roggli, and P. C. Pratt. “The emphysemas: radiologic-pathologic correlations.Radiographics 13, no. 2 (March 1993): 311–28. https://doi.org/10.1148/radiographics.13.2.8460222.
Foster WL, Gimenez EI, Roubidoux MA, Sherrier RH, Shannon RH, Roggli VL, et al. The emphysemas: radiologic-pathologic correlations. Radiographics. 1993 Mar;13(2):311–28.
Foster, W. L., et al. “The emphysemas: radiologic-pathologic correlations.Radiographics, vol. 13, no. 2, Mar. 1993, pp. 311–28. Pubmed, doi:10.1148/radiographics.13.2.8460222.
Foster WL, Gimenez EI, Roubidoux MA, Sherrier RH, Shannon RH, Roggli VL, Pratt PC. The emphysemas: radiologic-pathologic correlations. Radiographics. 1993 Mar;13(2):311–328.
Journal cover image

Published In

Radiographics

DOI

ISSN

0271-5333

Publication Date

March 1993

Volume

13

Issue

2

Start / End Page

311 / 328

Location

United States

Related Subject Headings

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Pulmonary Emphysema
  • Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
  • Lung
  • Humans
  • Adult
  • 3202 Clinical sciences
  • 1103 Clinical Sciences