The Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia Computed Tomography Score in Adults with Bronchiectasis: A Derivation und Validation Study

Conclusions: The PCD-CT score provides the first validated CT score for PCD and helps physicians in identifying adult bronchiectasis patients who require further diagnostic workup.Key message: The PCD-CT score provides the first validated CT score to assist physicians in identifying adult bronchiectasis patients who require a further diagnostic workup for PCD. It potentially improves earlier recognition of this rare and underdiagnosed disease.Respiration
Source: Respiration - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research