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Aging-Related Findings of the Respiratory System in Chest Imaging: Pearls and Pitfalls.

In Current radiology reports

PURPOSE OF REVIEW : The purpose of this review is to describe the main features of the aging chest, studied through different imaging modalities.

RECENT FINDINGS : Aging-related changes of the respiratory system are inevitable. Therefore, it is mandatory to be familiar with the para-physiological changes that occurs, in order to avoid inappropriate interpretation of radiological findings that put patients at risk of over or undertreatment.

SUMMARY : The role of the radiologist is fundamental in evaluating aging-related processes affecting the respiratory system and in distinguishing them from frank diseases.

Baratella Elisa, Fiorese Ilaria, Minelli Pierluca, Veiluva Alberto, Marrocchio Cristina, Ruaro Barbara, Cova Maria Assunta

2022-Dec-01

Aging chest, Artificial intelligence, Chest CT, Chest X-ray, Digital tomosynthesis