Abstract
Computed tomographic (CT) findings of 5 patients with pathologically proven pericarditis are presented. Initial investigation by conventional chest radiograph gives inconclusive information regarding the disease. But it is difficult in prediction the thickeness of pericardium. Our results suggest that an enhanced, thickened pericardium as well as pleural effusion presenting chiefly on the right side may establish the diagnosis of pericarditis. Moreover, dilated azygous vein and superior vena cava (SVC) were clearly demnstrated by CT in our case of constrictive pericarditis.
| Translated title of the contribution | 心包炎之電腦斷層掃描 |
|---|---|
| Original language | English |
| Pages (from-to) | 397-401 |
| Journal | Chinese Journal of Radiology |
| Publication status | Published - 1988 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- pericarditis
- pericardium
- computed tomography