Pulmonary Apical Opacities on Thin-Section Computed Tomography: Relationship to Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax in Young Male Patients and Corresponding Histopathologic Findings

Conclusions Apical opacities on CT were significantly associated with PSP in young male patients. These apical opacities histopathologically correspond to fibrotic pleural thickening with subpleural alveolar collapse.
Source: Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography - Category: Radiology Tags: Thoracic Imaging Source Type: research