Bronchial Asthma
Jikeikai Medical School, Tokyo, Dept. Radiology; Drs: Yukata Mori, Mayuki Uchiyama, Nobukichi Fukumitu.
33 yo male complaining of asthmatic attacks. This patient has a history of bronchial asthma of 10 years duration. He has experienced dysnoeic attacks of sudden onset for the past two weeks. He is using steroid for inhalation. VC 5.04l (122%); FEV1 3.9l(78.2%).
Radiological Examinations
81mKr Gas SPECT inhalation
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Comments: There is no particular abnormality on chest x-ray. A ventilation defect is seen along the interlobar fissures in the right lung. |
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Clinical Point: assessment of ventilatory abnormalities in an asthmatic patient in remission. |
Technegas Planar Scintigraphy
Technegas SPECT Scintigraphy
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General Comments: Technegas planar scintigraphy reveals a normal distribution pattern in the lungs, but the ventilation defects are seen along the interlobar fissures, indicating treatment should be continued. |
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