Published October 1982 | Version v1
Journal article

Post-tussive tomography - a useful supplement of tracheobronchial examinations

Creators

  • 1. Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA (USA)
  • 2. Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston (USA). Radiology Dept.

Description

Four cases of pseudotumours of the trachea caused by mucous plugs are reported. These space-occupying structures may be accidentally discovered during tomography of the mediastinum. Prompt repetition of the X-ray examination, after provocation of a bout of coughing, will prove the instability of the ''tumours'' and thus obviate bronchoscopy. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Es werden vier Patienten mit Schleimpfropfpseudotumoren der Luftroehre vorgestellt. Diese Raumforderungen koennen als Zufallsbefund, waehrend einer Schichtbilduntersuchung des Mediastinums, entdeckt werden. Eine umgehende Wiederholung des Tomogramms, nach einem provozierten Hustenanfall, kann die Inkonstanz des Pseudotumors beweisen und somit eine Bronchoskopie vermeiden. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (German)
Das posttussive Tomogramm - eine wertvolle Ergaenzung der radiologischen Tracheobronchialuntersuchung

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Prax. Klin. Pneumol.
Journal Volume
36
Journal Issue
10
Series
CODEN: PKPND.;Prax. Klin. Pneumol.
Journal Page Range
434-437
ISSN
0342-7498

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
14779281
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
DIAGNOSIS; ERRORS; IMAGES; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PATIENTS; TOMOGRAPHY; TRACHEA
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM