New York University/Bellevue Hospital Center, New York.
Title
CT/MR correlation in the evaluation of tracheobronchial
neoplasia.
Source
Radiol Clin North Am 1990 May;28(3):555-71
Abstract
In patients with tumors of tracheobronchial origin, computed tomography (CT) provides
detailed information critical to accurate tumor staging. By precisely delineating the intra-
and extraluminal extent of disease, CT has proved complementary to fiberoptic
bronchoscopy, both for initial screening and as an aid in determining appropriate
candidates for either transbronchial needle aspiration and biopsy or endoscopic laser
therapy. CT has proved especially valuable as a guide to patients with radiographic
evidence of lobar or segmental collapse. The advantages and limitations of CT as well as
magnetic resonance (MR) in the evaluation of tracheobronchial neoplasia are discussed
and illustrated.