Multi Detector Multi Slice Computed Tomography (MDCT) in the evaluation of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Dr. Sumair Emadul Haque; Dr. Ashutosh Chitnis; Dr. Priti Kapoor

Volume : VIII, Issue : IX, September - 2019

Multi Detector Multi Slice Computed Tomography (MDCT) in the evaluation of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Dr. Sumair Emadul Haque, Dr. Ashutosh Chitnis, Dr. Priti Kapoor

Abstract :

AIM To determine the pattern of HRCT findings in Pulmonary Tuberculosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS A hospital based retrospective study was undertaken with 50 patients to evaluate the significance of multi detector multi slice computed tomography (MDCT) in the evaluation of pulmonary tuberculosis. RESULTS Study comprised of 50 patients diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis. The maximum patients belonged to the age group of 31–40 years. 31 patients were male and 19 patients were female. MDCT findings observed were traction onchiectasis, perionchial thickening, ill defined nodules, consolidation, tree–in–bud appearance, atelectasis, cavitations, calcified granulomas and ground glass opacification. CONCLUSION MDCT is sensitive for early detection of pulmonary tuberculosis and can be used as a guidance for follow–up and management of the disease.