Inhalational anthrax after bioterrorism exposure: spectrum of imaging findings in two surviving patients

The radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) findings in two patients with documented inhalational anthrax resulting from bioterrorism exposure are presented. Chest radiographs demonstrated mediastinal widening, adenopathy, pleural effusions, and air-space disease. Chest CT images revealed enlarge...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 222; no. 2; p. 305
Main Authors Earls, James P, Cerva, Jr, Donald, Berman, Elise, Rosenthal, Jonathan, Fatteh, Naaz, Wolfe, Pierre P, Clayton, Ronald, Murphy, Cecele, Pauze, Denis, Mayer, Thom, Bersoff-Matcha, Susan, Urban, Bruce
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.02.2002
Subjects
Anthrax - diagnostic imaging
Bioterrorism
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Postal Service
Respiratory Tract Infections - diagnostic imaging
Survivors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The radiographic and computed tomographic (CT) findings in two patients with documented inhalational anthrax resulting from bioterrorism exposure are presented. Chest radiographs demonstrated mediastinal widening, adenopathy, pleural effusions, and air-space disease. Chest CT images revealed enlarged hyperattenuating mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes and edema of mediastinal fat. Chest CT findings are helpful for making the initial diagnosis. To the authors' knowledge, the spectrum and follow-up of CT findings have not been previously described.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/radiol.2222011830