Computed Tomography Images of Fibrotic Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Leading to Chronic Respiratory Failure

Computed Tomography Images of Fibrotic Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Leading to Chronic Respiratory Failure

Background: There is currently no consensus on the morphology of severe fibrotic pulmonary sarcoidosis, and we examined computed tomography (CT) findings and progression. Methods: We analyzed findings in 10 consecutive patients (three men, seven women) with pulmonary sarcoidosis requiring oxygen the...

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Main Authors: Michiru Sawahata, Takeshi Johkoh, Takeshi Kawanobe, Chiyoko Kono, Yosikazu Nakamura, Masashi Bando, Koichi Hagiwara, Tamiko Takemura, Fumikazu Sakai, Noriharu Shijubo, Satoshi Konno, Tetsuo Yamaguchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
sarcoidosis
fibrosis
upper lobe shrinkage
traction bronchiectasis
honeycomb lung
cyst
consolidation
chronic respiratory failure
home oxygen therapy
hilar mediastinal lymphadenopathy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/1/142

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