Computed tomography (CT) findings in 88 neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) patients: prevalence rates and correlations of thoracic findings

K Ueda, O Honda, Y Satoh, M Kawai, T Gyobu… - European journal of …, 2015 - Elsevier
Purpose To evaluate the prevalence rates and the correlations of thoracic computed
tomography (CT) findings of neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) in 88 patients. Materials and
methods Chest CT images of 88 NF1 patients were independently reviewed by three
observers, and the CT findings were evaluated. If abnormal findings were present, their
number, size, and distribution were recorded. The prevalence rate of each CT finding was
calculated, and the correlations between CT findings were analyzed. Results Of the 88 …