ECR 2019 / C-2055 |
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Differential Diagnosis of Diffuse Ground Glass Opacifications Made Easy |
Congress: | ECR 2019 |
Poster No.: | C-2055 |
Type: | Educational Exhibit |
Keywords: | Lung, Thorax, CT, Education, Structured reporting, Education and training |
Authors: | S. Röhrich, F. Prayer, H. Prosch; Vienna/AT |
DOI: | 10.26044/ecr2019/C-2055 |
DOI-Link: | http://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2019/C-2055 |
Conclusion
Three questions guide the differential diagnosis of diffuse GGO:
- Is it a pathology?
- Is the GGO acute or chronic?
- What is the patient's medical history?
Followed by the review of imaging findings regarding:
- Spatial and temporal distribution of GGO
- Ancillary imaging findings