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Introduction to Computed Introduction to Computed Tomography of the Chest and Tomography of the Chest and
Paranasal SinusesParanasal Sinuses
Carolina Souza MD, PhDCarolina Souza MD, PhDAssociate ProfessorAssociate ProfessorDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic ImagingThe Ottawa HospitalThe Ottawa Hospital
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of how a CT scan is Demonstrate a basic understanding of how a CT scan is obtainedobtained
• Describe the normal anatomy of the chest, including the lungs Describe the normal anatomy of the chest, including the lungs and mediastinum and paranasal sinus on CT scan and mediastinum and paranasal sinus on CT scan
• Recognize a mediastinal and a lung window on a CT of the Recognize a mediastinal and a lung window on a CT of the chestchest
• Recognize airspace disease, interstitial disease, a lung nodule Recognize airspace disease, interstitial disease, a lung nodule or mass and a pleural effusion or mass and a pleural effusion
• Enumerate 3 indications for performing a CT of the chestEnumerate 3 indications for performing a CT of the chest
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What is Computed Tomography?What is Computed Tomography?
• Patient lies on table which advances slowly through Patient lies on table which advances slowly through
the gantry which houses the x-ray tube and detectors the gantry which houses the x-ray tube and detectors
X-ray beam of a defined thickness rotates around the X-ray beam of a defined thickness rotates around the
patient, detectors are on opposite sidepatient, detectors are on opposite side
• Yields axial images of the body Yields axial images of the body
• Images in multiple other planes can be reconstructed Images in multiple other planes can be reconstructed
without distortion of anatomywithout distortion of anatomy
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Typical CT ScannerTypical CT Scanner
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Patient on CT TablePatient on CT Table
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Axial CT ImageAxial CT Image
RIGHT LEFT
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Coronal ReconstructionCoronal Reconstruction
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3D Color Surface Rendered 3D Color Surface Rendered ReconstructionReconstruction
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CT of the ChestCT of the Chest• Two kinds of images for each identical axial slice (different from CT abdomen Two kinds of images for each identical axial slice (different from CT abdomen
and head) and head)
• Mediastinal windowMediastinal window
• Computer reconstructs images so that different shades of gray seen are in Computer reconstructs images so that different shades of gray seen are in
a narrow window of densitiesa narrow window of densities
• Good for muscles, contrast, bone, fat and vesselsGood for muscles, contrast, bone, fat and vessels
• Lungs not well seen: they look blackLungs not well seen: they look black
• Lung windowLung window
• Computer reconstructs images to see a much wider spectrum of graysComputer reconstructs images to see a much wider spectrum of grays
• Good to see lungs (Good to see lungs (but mediastinal structures, bones, soft tissues all but mediastinal structures, bones, soft tissues all
appear white)appear white)
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Mediastinal WindowMediastinal Window
RIGHT LEFT
Narrow Range of Visible Grays
Fat
Contrast
Air
Bone
Softtissue
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Lung WindowLung Window
RIGHT LEFT
Wide Range of Visible Grays
Lunginterstitium
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Use of ContrastUse of Contrast
• Iodine-basedIodine-based
• Injected intravenouslyInjected intravenously
• Appears white (hyperdense) on CTAppears white (hyperdense) on CT
• Makes assessment of vascular abnormalities and Makes assessment of vascular abnormalities and
mediastinal anatomy easiermediastinal anatomy easier
• Different pathological processes may show Different pathological processes may show
differential uptake of contrast which helps in differential uptake of contrast which helps in
diagnosisdiagnosis
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Use of ContrastUse of Contrast
• Problem:Problem:
• Excreted by kidneysExcreted by kidneys
• NephrotoxicityNephrotoxicity
• Abnormal renal functionAbnormal renal function
• Diabetes, multiple myelomaDiabetes, multiple myeloma
• MetforminMetformin
• Always look at patients’ creatinine before ordering Always look at patients’ creatinine before ordering
CTCT
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
R. innom vein
L. innom veinL. brachiocephalicartery L.common
carotid art
L. subclavianartery
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
R. innom vein
L .innominate vein
Aortic arch
Esophagus
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
SVC Aortic arch
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
Right mainstembronchus
SVCAscending aorta
Azygous vein
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
ThymusL pulmonary artery
Descending aortaRight mainstembronchus
SVCAscending aorta
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
Descending aorta
Ascending aorta
Main pulm artery
Right PA
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
Left lower lobe PARight lower lobe PA
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
Left atrium
Right ventricleRight atrium
Ascending aorta
Descending aorta
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Normal Anatomy - MediastinumNormal Anatomy - Mediastinum
Left Atrium
Rt Atrium Rt ventricle Lt ventricle
Top of liver
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Lobar Anatomy ReviewLobar Anatomy Review
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Normal Anatomy – Airway and LungsNormal Anatomy – Airway and Lungs
Trachea
Right upperlobe
Left upper lobe
Left upper lobe
Right upperlobe
Carina
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Normal Anatomy – Airways and LungsNormal Anatomy – Airways and Lungs
Right mainstembronchus
Left mainstembronchus
Minor fissure
Right interlobar bronchus
Major fissureRight lower lobe
Left upper lobe
Left lower lobebronchusMajor fissure
Left lower lobe
Major fissureMajor fissure
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Normal Anatomy - LungsNormal Anatomy - Lungs
Major fissure
Major fissure
Major fissure
Major fissure
Left lower lobe
Lingula
Right lower lobe
Right middlelobe
Right lower lobe
Right middlelobe
Left lower lobe
Lingula
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Normal Anatomy - LungsNormal Anatomy - Lungs
Top ofrighthemidiaphram
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Approach to CT of the ThoraxApproach to CT of the Thorax• Assess mediastinumAssess mediastinum
• Look around vessels for abnormal soft tissue density Look around vessels for abnormal soft tissue density • Lymph nodesLymph nodes
• Mediastinal massMediastinal mass
• Look inside vessels for abnormal soft tissue densityLook inside vessels for abnormal soft tissue density• Pulmonary emboliPulmonary emboli
• Aortic dissectionAortic dissection
• Assess lungsAssess lungs• Too white (hyperdense)Too white (hyperdense)
• Too black (hypodense)Too black (hypodense)
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Approach to CT of the ThoraxApproach to CT of the Thorax
• Assess pleuraAssess pleura• FluidFluid• ThickeningThickening• PneumothoraxPneumothorax
• Assess bones and soft tissuesAssess bones and soft tissues• FractureFracture• Bone destructionBone destruction• Soft tissue massSoft tissue mass
• Assess upper abdominal structuresAssess upper abdominal structures
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Assessment of the MediastinumAssessment of the Mediastinum
• Best assessed with IV contrastBest assessed with IV contrast
• Lymph nodesLymph nodes
• Right paratracheal (beside the trachea)Right paratracheal (beside the trachea)
• Hilar (around pulmonary arteries and mainstem Hilar (around pulmonary arteries and mainstem
bronchi)bronchi)
• Subcarinal (below carina)Subcarinal (below carina)
• Aortopulmonary window (under aortic arch but Aortopulmonary window (under aortic arch but
above left pulmonary artery)above left pulmonary artery)
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Lymph NodesLymph Nodes
Normal Right Paratracheal Node
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Lymph NodesLymph Nodes
Normal Left Hilar Node
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Lymph NodesLymph NodesRight Hilar and Subcarinal NodeNormal
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MediastinumMediastinum
• Mediastinal compartmentsMediastinal compartments• Anterior Anterior • MiddleMiddle• PosteriorPosterior
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Anterior MediastinumAnterior Mediastinum
• Anterior to great vessels and heartAnterior to great vessels and heart• Terrible T’sTerrible T’s
• TeratomaTeratoma• ThymomaThymoma• Thyroid enlargementThyroid enlargement• Terrible lymphoma (lymph nodes)Terrible lymphoma (lymph nodes)
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Anterior MediastinumAnterior Mediastinum
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Anterior Mediastinal MassAnterior Mediastinal Mass
Lymphoma
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Middle MediastinumMiddle Mediastinum
• Hila, heart, great vessels, ascending Hila, heart, great vessels, ascending aorta and archaorta and arch• Lymph nodesLymph nodes• AneurysmAneurysm• DissectionDissection
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Middle MediastinumMiddle Mediastinum
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Middle Mediastinal AbnormalityMiddle Mediastinal Abnormality
Aortic dissection
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Posterior MediastinumPosterior Mediastinum
• Posterior to tracheaPosterior to trachea• EsophagusEsophagus• Paravertebral regionsParavertebral regions• Descending aortaDescending aorta
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Posterior MediastinumPosterior Mediastinum
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Posterior MediastinumPosterior Mediastinum
• Esophageal tumoursEsophageal tumours
• Descending aortic aneurysm, dissectionDescending aortic aneurysm, dissection
• Neurogenic tumoursNeurogenic tumours
• Enlarged lymph nodes (metastases, Enlarged lymph nodes (metastases, lymphoma)lymphoma)
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Posterior Mediastinal LesionPosterior Mediastinal Lesion
Neurogenic tumor
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Evaluation of the LungsEvaluation of the Lungs
• Too white (increased opacity, hyperdensity)Too white (increased opacity, hyperdensity)
• Too black (decreased opacity, hypodensity) Too black (decreased opacity, hypodensity)
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Evaluation of the Lungs – Too WhiteEvaluation of the Lungs – Too White
• Airspace consolidationAirspace consolidation
• AtelectasisAtelectasis
• Interstitial diseaseInterstitial disease
• Nodule or massNodule or mass
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Airspace ConsolidationAirspace Consolidation
• Fairly homogeneous opacity obscuring vesselsFairly homogeneous opacity obscuring vessels
• Caused by filling of airspaces with fluid, cells or bothCaused by filling of airspaces with fluid, cells or both
• No associated volume lossNo associated volume loss
• Visible air-containing bronchi (air bronchograms)Visible air-containing bronchi (air bronchograms)
• Most common cause – bacterial pneumoniaMost common cause – bacterial pneumonia
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Evolution of the Air-bronchogramEvolution of the Air-bronchogram
As fluid-filled alveoli coalesce, only the bronchus contains air and appears as a black column
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CT Air-bronchogramCT Air-bronchogram
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Evaluation of the Lungs – Too WhiteEvaluation of the Lungs – Too White
• Airspace consolidationAirspace consolidation
• AtelectasisAtelectasis
• Interstitial diseaseInterstitial disease
• Nodule or massNodule or mass
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No air in the alveoli No air in the alveoli
• Increased opacityIncreased opacity
• Loss of volume Loss of volume
• Elevated hemidiaphragmElevated hemidiaphragm
• Mediastinal/tracheal shift to abnormal sideMediastinal/tracheal shift to abnormal side
• Fissure displaced towards opacityFissure displaced towards opacity
AtelectasisAtelectasis
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AtelectasisAtelectasis
Collapsed lower lobeNo air-bronchograms
OpacityDisplaced major fissure towards opacityLoss of volume
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Evaluation of the Lungs – Too WhiteEvaluation of the Lungs – Too White
• Airspace consolidationAirspace consolidation
• AtelectasisAtelectasis
• Interstitial diseaseInterstitial disease
• Nodule or massNodule or mass
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Interstitial DiseaseInterstitial Disease
• Disease that primarily affects pulmonary Disease that primarily affects pulmonary interstitiuminterstitium• Too many linesToo many lines• Too many dots (nodules)Too many dots (nodules)• Too many lines and dots (both)Too many lines and dots (both)
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Interstitial DiseaseInterstitial Disease
Lines Dots
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Too Many LinesToo Many Lines
Metastases to the Lung Lymphatics
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Too Many DotsToo Many Dots
SarcoidosisSarcoidosis
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Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
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Evaluation of the Lungs – Too WhiteEvaluation of the Lungs – Too White
• Airspace consolidationAirspace consolidation
• AtelectasisAtelectasis
• Interstitial diseaseInterstitial disease
• Nodule or massNodule or mass
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Spiculated margin
Lung NoduleLung Nodule
Lung cancer
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Lung MassLung Mass
Lung cancer
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Multiple Lung NodulesMultiple Lung Nodules
Metastastes
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Benign Lung NoduleBenign Lung Nodule
Smoothcontour
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Benign Lung NoduleBenign Lung Nodule
Complete calcification
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Lung Nodules – Benign Lung Nodules – Benign FeaturesFeatures
• Lack of growth > 2 yrsLack of growth > 2 yrs
• Extensive calcificationExtensive calcification
• Smooth marginsSmooth margins
• Small size (< 2 cm)Small size (< 2 cm)
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Evaluation of the PleuraEvaluation of the Pleura
• FluidFluid
• Free flowing (meniscus)Free flowing (meniscus)
• Loculated (convex margin)Loculated (convex margin)
• ThickeningThickening
• Smooth (benign)Smooth (benign)
• Nodular (malignant)Nodular (malignant)
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Pleural FluidPleural Fluid
Meniscus
Uncomplicated Pleural Effusion
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Loculated Pleural EffusionLoculated Pleural Effusion
Empyema (complicated pleural effusion)
Convex margin
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Pleural Thickening/FluidPleural Thickening/Fluid
Nodular
Nodular
Malignant Mesothelioma
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Evaluation of the Bones and Evaluation of the Bones and Soft TissuesSoft Tissues
• FractureFracture
• Bone destructionBone destruction
• Soft tissue massSoft tissue mass
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Bone DestructionBone Destruction
Lung cancerinvadingchest wall
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Indications for Thoracic CTIndications for Thoracic CT
• Lung nodule on CXRLung nodule on CXR
• Staging of lung cancerStaging of lung cancer
• Mediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXRMediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXR
• Interstitial lung disease on CXRInterstitial lung disease on CXR
• ?Aortic dissection?Aortic dissection
• ?Pulmonary embolism?Pulmonary embolism
• Pleural effusion/thickening ? CausePleural effusion/thickening ? Cause
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Spiculated margin
Malignant Lung NoduleMalignant Lung Nodule
Lung cancer
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Indications for ThoracicCTIndications for ThoracicCT
• Lung nodule on CXRLung nodule on CXR
• Staging of lung cancerStaging of lung cancer
• Mediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXRMediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXR
• Interstitial lung disease on CXRInterstitial lung disease on CXR
• ?Aortic dissection?Aortic dissection
• ?Pulmonary embolism?Pulmonary embolism
• Pleural effusion/thickening ? CausePleural effusion/thickening ? Cause
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Lung Cancer StagingLung Cancer Staging
Mediastinalinvasion
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Indications for Thoracic CTIndications for Thoracic CT
• Lung nodule on CXRLung nodule on CXR
• Staging of lung cancerStaging of lung cancer
• Mediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXRMediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXR
• Interstitial lung disease on CXRInterstitial lung disease on CXR
• ?Aortic dissection?Aortic dissection
• ?Pulmonary embolism?Pulmonary embolism
• Pleural effusion/thickening ? CausePleural effusion/thickening ? Cause
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Posterior Mediastinal Lesion Posterior Mediastinal Lesion
Esophageal Carcinoma
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Indications for Thoracic CTIndications for Thoracic CT
• Lung nodule on CXRLung nodule on CXR
• Staging of lung cancerStaging of lung cancer
• Mediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXRMediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXR
• Interstitial lung disease on CXRInterstitial lung disease on CXR
• ?Aortic dissection?Aortic dissection
• ?Pulmonary embolism?Pulmonary embolism
• Pleural effusion/thickening ? CausePleural effusion/thickening ? Cause
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Indications for CTIndications for CT
• Lung nodule on CXRLung nodule on CXR
• Staging of lung cancerStaging of lung cancer
• Mediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXRMediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXR
• Interstitial lung disease on CXRInterstitial lung disease on CXR
• ?Aortic dissection?Aortic dissection
• ?Pulmonary embolism?Pulmonary embolism
• Pleural effusion/thickening ? CausePleural effusion/thickening ? Cause
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Aortic DissectionAortic Dissection
Intimal flap
Intimal flap
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Indications for Thoracic CTIndications for Thoracic CT
• Lung nodule on CXRLung nodule on CXR
• Staging of lung cancerStaging of lung cancer
• Mediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXRMediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXR
• Interstitial lung disease on CXRInterstitial lung disease on CXR
• ?Aortic dissection?Aortic dissection
• ?Pulmonary embolism?Pulmonary embolism
• Pleural effusion/thickening ? CausePleural effusion/thickening ? Cause
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Acute Pulmonary EmboliAcute Pulmonary Emboli
Normal
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Indications for Thoracic CTIndications for Thoracic CT
• Lung nodule on CXRLung nodule on CXR
• Staging of lung cancerStaging of lung cancer
• Mediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXRMediastinal or hilar abnormality on CXR
• Interstitial lung disease on CXRInterstitial lung disease on CXR
• ?Aortic dissection?Aortic dissection
• ?Pulmonary embolism?Pulmonary embolism
• Pleural effusion/thickening ? CausePleural effusion/thickening ? Cause
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Pleural Fluid/ThickeningPleural Fluid/Thickening
Pleural Metastases
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CT of the Paranasal SinusesCT of the Paranasal Sinuses
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Paranasal Sinuses – Axial Paranasal Sinuses – Axial AnatomyAnatomy
Frontal sinus Top of orbit
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Paranasal Sinuses – Axial Paranasal Sinuses – Axial AnatomyAnatomy
Sphenoid sinus
Globe Ethmoid sinus Lens
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Paranasal Sinuses – Axial Paranasal Sinuses – Axial AnatomyAnatomy
Maxillary sinus
Nasal septum
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Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal AnatomyAnatomy
Nasal septum
Frontal sinus
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Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal AnatomyAnatomy
Sphenoid sinus Globe
Turbinate
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Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal AnatomyAnatomy
Ethmoid sinus
Maxillary sinus
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Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal Paranasal Sinuses – Coronal AnatomyAnatomy
Sphenoid sinus
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Indications for Paranasal Indications for Paranasal Sinus CTSinus CT
• Unresolving sinus infectionUnresolving sinus infection
• Suspicion of sinusitis complicationSuspicion of sinusitis complication
• Anatomical deliniation prior to sinus Anatomical deliniation prior to sinus surgery for chronic sinusitissurgery for chronic sinusitis
• If staging of neoplasm required – If staging of neoplasm required – consider MR consider MR
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Acute SinusitisAcute Sinusitis
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Sinusitis with Orbital Sinusitis with Orbital ExtensionExtension
Bone destruction
Opacified maxil-lary sinus
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What You Need to KnowWhat You Need to Know
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of how a CT Demonstrate a basic understanding of how a CT scan is obtainedscan is obtained
• Identify some basic anatomy of the chest, neck and Identify some basic anatomy of the chest, neck and paranasal sinusesparanasal sinuses
• Recognize a mediastinal and a lung window on a CT Recognize a mediastinal and a lung window on a CT of the chestof the chest
• Recognize airspace disease, a lung nodule or mass Recognize airspace disease, a lung nodule or mass and a pleural effusion and a pleural effusion
• Enumerate 3 indications for performing a CT of the Enumerate 3 indications for performing a CT of the chest and paranasal sinuseschest and paranasal sinuses