Review of Thoracic Imaging Findings Unique to Women

Abstract Purpose Traditionally, indications for imaging studies of women are considered to be related to screening for and evaluation of disease of the female breast and pelvis. However, a number of chest diseases and associated intrathoracic imaging findings are unique to women and should be recogn...

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Published in:Canadian Association of Radiologists journal 2015-08, Vol.66 (3), p.223-230
Main Authors: Khashper, Alla, MD, Gruber, James M., MD, FRCP, Fraser, Richard S., MD, FRCP, Discepola, Federico, MD, FRSCR, Semionov, Alexandre, MD, PhD, FRCR
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomic Landmarks
Diagnosis, Differential
Diagnostic Imaging
Female
Gender specific findings
Genital Diseases, Female - diagnosis
Humans
Medical imaging
Medical screening
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications - diagnosis
Radiology
Studies
Thoracic Diseases - diagnosis
Thoracic imaging
Women chest
Women imaging
Womens health
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Summary:Abstract Purpose Traditionally, indications for imaging studies of women are considered to be related to screening for and evaluation of disease of the female breast and pelvis. However, a number of chest diseases and associated intrathoracic imaging findings are unique to women and should be recognized by general radiologists, as well as chest and women-imaging specialists. Conclusions The sex-specific findings unique to women include normal anatomical variants, primary lung disease, complications of breast and gynaecological disease, and pregnancy-related conditions. Classification, description, and illustration of gender-specific chest imaging findings are the objective of this article.
ISSN:0846-5371
1488-2361
DOI:10.1016/j.carj.2014.11.007