Author/Authors :
Prountzos, Spyridon Department of Radiology - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Attikon University Hospital of Athens, greece , Papakonstantinou, Olympia Department of Radiology - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Attikon University Hospital of Athens, greece , Bizimi, Vasiliki Department of Radiology - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Attikon University Hospital of Athens, greece , Velonakis, Georgios Department of Radiology - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Attikon University Hospital of Athens, greece , Mazioti, Argyro Department of Radiology - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Attikon University Hospital of Athens, greece , Douros, Konstantinos Allergology and Pulmonology Unit - 3rd Pediatric Department - Attikon Hospital - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece , Alexopoulou, Efthymia Department of Radiology - National and Kapodistrian University of Athens - Attikon University Hospital of Athens, greece
Abstract :
“Large airway diseases” is being used as an all-encompassing phrase to describe a broad spectrum of pathological entities, which involves the trachea, main, lobar, and segmental bronchi of up to 3 mm diameter. Imaging modalities such as radiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging contribute to the identification and diagnosis of each entity. Knowledge of clinical information, normal cross-sectional anatomy, and imaging characteristics of large airway diseases is necessary for appropriate radiologic evaluation. This review provides information about congenital and acquired diseases of the large airways in the pediatric population.
Keywords :
Chest , airways , pediatric , CT , trachea , bronchi
