| The "reversed halo" sign in pneumonococcal pneumonia: a review with a case report. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20556929 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The "reversed halo" sign (RHS) is a distinct radiological sign representing a focal rounded area of ground-glass opacity surrounded by a more or less complete ring of consolidation. Initially, it was reported in two cases of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia and was considered to be relatively specific of the disease. Since then, it has been reported in a wide variety of clinical entities, thus reducing its specificity. We describe the reversed halo sign in a case of pneumonococcal pneumonia. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report in English literature. The presence of the "reversed halo" sign during the resolution phase of pneumonococcal pneumonia has serious implications. First, it further reduces its specificity. Second, it opens new areas of research regarding its significance in cases of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. |
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Authors:
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V Tzilas; A Bastas; A Provata; A Koti; V Tzouda; G Tsoukalas |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: European review for medical and pharmacological sciences Volume: 14 ISSN: 1128-3602 ISO Abbreviation: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Publication Date: 2010 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-18 Completed Date: 2010-07-08 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9717360 Medline TA: Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 481-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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4th Respiratory Medicine Department, Athens Chest Disease Hospital, Sotiria, Greece. tzilasvasilios@yahoo.gr |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia
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radiography* Female Humans Middle Aged Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / radiography* Sensitivity and Specificity |
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