Leptospirosis of the lung: high-resolution computed tomography findings in five patients

J Thorac Imaging. 2002 Apr;17(2):151-3. doi: 10.1097/00005382-200204000-00007.

Abstract

The authors report the high-resolution computed tomography findings in five patients with diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage caused by serologically proven leptospirosis. The main findings consisted of extensive ground-glass opacities and patchy areas of airspace consolidation.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leptospirosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Leptospirosis / pathology*
  • Lung / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lung / pathology*
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*