CT Utilization in the Prospective Diagnosis of a Case of Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Viral Infection

Authors

  • Amr M. Ajlan
  • Khalid Khashoggi
  • Savvas Nicolaou
  • Nestor L. Mí¼ller

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v4i3.427

Keywords:

Swine-origin influenza A, H1N1, Viral infection, CT, Radiography, Organizing pneumonia, Ground-glass opacity

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the potential role of CT in the early diagnosis of swine-origin influenza A (H1N1) virus (S-OIV) pneumonia. We present a case of acute influenza-like illness in which the CT findings of peribronchovascular and subpleural ground-glass opacities and consolidation resembled organizing pneumonia, and lead the radiologist to prospectively and correctly suggest the diagnosis of S-OIV infection.

Author Biographies

Amr M. Ajlan

Radiology Department, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia

MD

Khalid Khashoggi

Radiology Department, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia

MD

Savvas Nicolaou

Radiology Department, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia

MD

Nestor L. Mí¼ller

Radiology Department, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia

MD, PhD


Journal of Radiology Case Reports March 2010 issue cover page: "Utility of aortic cuffs in converting initially ineligible patients due to unfavorable neck anatomy into successful candidates for endovascular aortic aneurysm repair" by Omer Awan et. Al.

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Published

2010-03-04

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2010)

Section

Thoracic Radiology

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