Respirology/ ICU

What is Peribronchovascular Distribution on CT imaging?

A common finding described on computed tomography (CT) imaging. A disease with a peribronchovascular distribution involves the bronchi, adjacent lymphatics, and associated vasculature surrounding the central or axial lung interstitium.

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Common disease processes include:

  • Pulmonary Lymphoma
  • Organizing Pneumonia
  • Eosinophilic Pneumonia
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Infection
  • Vasculitis
  • Pulmonary Hemorrhage

References

  1. Ko JP, Girvin F, Moore W, Naidich DP. Approach to Peribronchovascular Disease on CT. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2019;40(3):187-199. doi:10.1053/j.sult.2018.12.002
  2. Castañer E, Gallardo X, Pallardó Y, Branera J, Cabezuelo MA, Mata JM. Diseases affecting the peribronchovascular interstitium: CT findings and pathologic correlation. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol. 2005 Mar-Apr;34(2):63-75. doi: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2004.12.002. PMID: 15753880.
  3. Radiopedia.org
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