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Signet Ring Sign on Chest CT
 • Prominently dilated airway compared to its accompanying pulm vessel.
Signet Ring Sign ... on Chest CT • ... • DDx: Bronchiectasis ... #Sign #CT #Lung ... #Pulmonary #diagnosis
Bronchiectasis is defined as localized bronchial dilatation.
The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is usually based on a combination
sign) - bronchial ... the peripheral lung ... sign represents ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #Bronchiectasis
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
can suggest the diagnosis ... feeding vessel sign ... feeding vessel sign ... #CXR #CTChest # ... #RadiologyAssistant
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
the Greek words bronckos ... • Dyspnea • Hemoptysis ... Nasal polyps and signs ... CT) • Broncho-arterial ... #diagnosis