Chest CT Appearances
Cystic Fibrosis CT Findings
- Air trapping
- Mucous plugging
- Consolidation
- Usually found with bronchiectasis
- Bronchial diameter > adjacent pulmonary artery diameter
- Terminal bronchioles lack normal tapering
- Can be focal, diffuse, unilateral or bilateral
- Can be a sequelae of aspiration
- Dilated bronchi are extensive and may include both the upper and lower lung fields