Preferred Label : ground glass pattern;
Definition : Ground-glass is a common pattern of abnormality seen on high-resolution chest CT,
and is a nonspecific pattern seen in a variety of acute or chronic interstitial and
airspace diseases. Common acute conditions include pneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhage,
and ARDS.;
Source : Mulligan ME. Classic radiologic signs: an atlas and history.;
Origin ID : RID35247;
Associated condition(s)
- Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
Ground-glass is a common pattern of abnormality seen on high-resolution chest CT,
and is a nonspecific pattern seen in a variety of acute or chronic interstitial and
airspace diseases. Common acute conditions include pneumonia, pulmonary hemorrhage,
and ARDS.
