ROLE OF MDCT IN DIAGNOSIS OF DIFFERENT CALCIFIED CHEST LESIONS

Abstract

Calcification occur in the thorax because of a wide range of abnormalities involving the lung parenchyma, hilar and mediastinal lymphnodes, pleura, and chest wall. The cause of such calcifications may be determined by means of the location and pattern of the calcific areas of increased opacity and knowledge of the associated clinical features. MDCT is currently the imaging modality of choice in diagnosis of different calcified chest lesions of different structures, being superior to chest radiography in demonstrating the presence and extent of chest abnormalities. Our study involved reviewing the MDCT results of 50 patients of different complaints and different diseases who were referred to kasr AL-Aini radiology department. Using MDCT findings, we were able to identify, detect, and localize various patterns of calcification of different chest lesions to aid diagnosis and to discuss the differential diagnosis and the pathogenesis where it is known. So, we concluded that the role of MDCT imaging in diagnosis and evaluation of different calcified chest lesions is central, being accurate and non-invasive