REVIEW OF DIAGNOSTIC DIFFERENCES AND AIMS IN PLEURAL PATHOLOGY IN COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY AND ULTRASONOGRAPHY

Purpose: To determine the role, accuracy, and differences of ultrasonography (US) and computed tomography (CT) examinations for biopsy and aspiration in the cases of pleural content. Methods and Materials: CT and US examinations were performed in 46 consecutive patients. (A SP AR Siemens Medical Systems) CT unit was used. US scans were obtained by using commercially available 3.5–5MHz MHz multifrequency convex array transducers or a 7.5-MHz linear transducer (GE LOGIQ 500 MD) after CT scans to precise pleural substances. Nature of pleural content and histological results were recorded. Results: Forty-six pleural…