Author:
Sayegh Karl,Pressacco Josephine,Kovacina Bojan,Digumarthy Subba,Semionov Alexandre
Abstract
Emphysema is part of the chronic obstructive airway disease (COPD) spectrum, which also includes chronic bronchitis, asthma and bronchiectasis. Clinical differentiation of these conditions is often difficult, making imaging of paramount importance in correct diagnosis of COPD subtype. Imaging features of emphysema are reviewed in this article.
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