Detection of early-stage lung cancer: Computed tomographic scan or chest radiograph?

Anteroposterior chest radiograph vs. chest CT scan in early detection of pneumothorax in trauma patients

Pneumothorax is a common complication following blunt chest wall trauma. In these patients, because of the restrictions regarding immobilization of the cervical spine, Anteroposterior (AP) chest radiograph is usually the most feasible initial study which is not as sensitive as the erect chest X-ray or CT chest for detection of a pneumothorax. We will present 3 case reports which serve for bette...

Early Lung Cancer Detection Using Computed Tomography

INTRODUCTION Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in United States and worldwide with around 1.3 million death per year. But general prognosis of lung cancer is poor. Overall, 16% of people in the United States diagnosed with lung cancer survive five years after the diagnosis [1]. Late diagnosis is the primary reason for the high mortality. Lung cancer is assigned a stage fr...

Computed tomographic screening for lung cancer.

Mesenteric Phlebosclerosis — Features on Plain Radiograph and Computed Tomography Scan

Mesenteric phlebosclerosis is also known as phlebosclerotic colitis. Mesenteric phlebosclerosis is a rare disease related to non–thrombotic stenosis or occlusion of mesenteric veins, which can lead to subsequent ischaemic colitis. This report presents the relevant radiological features in a Chinese adult with mesenteric phlebosclerosis. The clinical and pathological aspects of this entity are a...

Multiple chest nodules on computed tomography scan.

Digital Object Identifier: 10.1188/03.CJON.697-698 Mr. M is a 75-year-old man recently diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The first two courses of chemotherapy were administered without problems, and Mr. M said he was feeling well enough to continue the remodeling of his home. While undergoing his third course of chemotherapy, he returned to the outpatient clinic with neutropenia, fev...