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Semin Respir Crit Care Med 1998; 19(5): 407-410
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1009418
Copyright © 1998 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.

Imaging Techniques in Lung Disease

David A. Lynch
  • Departments of Radiology and Medicine, National Jewish Center and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado
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22. April 2008 (online)

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Abstract

The clinician evaluating a patient with known or suspected lung disease has a wide range of imaging techniques at his or her disposal. Unfortunately, increasing technologic sophistication is accompanied by a bewildering range of new terminology and acronyms. This article defines the available techniques for imaging the lungs, from conventional radiography to PET scanning, and a summary of the value and limitations of each method.

Key Words:

Lung, diseases of - radiography - computed tomography - radioisotope imaging