Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in computed tomography.

The aim of the study is presentation the usefulness of CT examination in evaluation of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms. Material comprises a group of six patients (two women and four men) aged 52-79 years, examined in the 2nd Department of Radiology, Medical University of Lublin between the year 1997 and 2002. In all patients US examination and CT was performed.

The diagnostic value of different imaging modalities in evaluation of bowel obstruction.

The aim of the study was analysing of the diagnostic value of different imaging modalities in evaluation patients with bowel obstruction. The material comprises a group of 47 patients with diagnosed acute abdomen. Erect radiography, and radiographs in supine and left lateral patients' positions, US and CT examination were performed in those patients.

High resolution computed tomography in sarcoidosis: typical findings.

Sarcoidosis is a systemic disorder of unknown cause in which noncaseating granulomas occur. Granulomas are formed in lymphatic or perilymphatic distribution, along lymphatics and in peribronchovascular interstitium. In some cases the granulomas are formed in interlobular septa or subpleural interstitium.

Morphological characteristics of malignant solitary pulmonary nodules.

The solitary pulmonary nodule is a common radiologic abnormality, which is often detected incidentally. It is defined as focal, round or oval areas of increased opacity in the lung which are caused by a variety of disorders, including neoplasm, infection, inflammations, and vascular and congenital abnormalities. Most of the solitary pulmonary nodules are benign, but up to 30%-40% of them are malignant.