2022
Using Routine Chest Computed Tomography to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism
Chan J, Ho B, Ye K, Haramati L, Jain V. Using Routine Chest Computed Tomography to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism. Journal Of Computer Assisted Tomography 2022, 46: 888-893. PMID: 36399535, DOI: 10.1097/rct.0000000000001372.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary embolismPulmonary artery enhancementContrast-enhanced chest CT scansHU thresholdContrast-enhanced chest CTAbsence of PEUnsuspected pulmonary embolismContrast-enhanced chestHounsfield unitsChest CT scanLogistic regression analysisPeripheral enhancementPulmonary vasculatureChest CTFemale sexRoutine chestContrast amountCT scanPulmonary enhancementTotal casesOlder ageEmbolismRegression analysisChestDescriptive statistics
2005
Intrathoracic lymphadenopathy in hospitalized patients with pneumococcal pneumonia.
Stein D, Haramati L, Spindola-Franco H, Friedman J, Klapper P. Intrathoracic lymphadenopathy in hospitalized patients with pneumococcal pneumonia. CHEST Journal 2005, 127: 1271-5. PMID: 15821204, DOI: 10.1378/chest.127.4.1271.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of lymphadenopathyCharacteristics of pneumoniaCT scanPneumococcal pneumoniaIntrathoracic lymphadenopathyHospitalized patientsPleural effusionClinical diagnosis of pneumoniaPresence of pleural effusionCommunity-acquired pneumoniaCT scan featuresEnlarged lymph nodesChest CT scanStudy exclusion criteriaDegree of lymphadenopathyDiagnosis of pneumoniaStudy inclusion criteriaContralateral lymphadenopathyBlood culturesHIV infectionHepatitis CLymph nodesLymphadenopathySmoking historyHIV statusIntrathoracic Lymphadenopathy in Hospitalized Patients With Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Stein D, Haramati L, Spindola-Franco H, Friedman J, Klapper P. Intrathoracic Lymphadenopathy in Hospitalized Patients With Pneumococcal Pneumonia. CHEST Journal 2005, 127: 1271-1275. DOI: 10.1016/s0012-3692(15)34476-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of lymphadenopathyCharacteristics of pneumoniaPneumococcal pneumoniaCT scanIntrathoracic lymphadenopathyHospitalized patientsPleural effusionCT scan featuresDegree of lymphadenopathyCauses of lymphadenopathyCommunity-acquired pneumoniaChest CT scanStudy exclusion criteriaStudy inclusion criteriaContralateral lymphadenopathyHepatitis CInvolved lobeSmoking historyDifferent comorbiditiesHIV infectionLymph nodesCommon etiologyHIV statusMean ageBlood cultures
2004
Consistency of reporting basic characteristics of lung nodules and masses on computed tomography1
Burns J, Haramati L, Whitney K, Zelefsky M. Consistency of reporting basic characteristics of lung nodules and masses on computed tomography1. Academic Radiology 2004, 11: 233-237. PMID: 14974599, DOI: 10.1016/s1076-6332(03)00573-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbsence of calcificationBronchogenic carcinomaPathology reportsCT scanLung nodulesDifferential diagnosisPreoperative chest CT scansChest CT scanStandardized reporting criteriaConsecutive patientsPathologic reportsMean ageCT evaluationLobectomy specimensSingle institutionFinal diagnosisLung cancerRadiologic descriptionBoard-certified radiologistsLesion characteristicsCT reportsYears yearsSpiculated marginsPathologic specimensCarcinoma
2002
Role of Computed Tomography in Guiding the Management of Peripheral Bronchopleural Fistula
Ricci Z, Haramati L, Rosenbaum A, Liebling M. Role of Computed Tomography in Guiding the Management of Peripheral Bronchopleural Fistula. Journal Of Thoracic Imaging 2002, 17: 214-218. PMID: 12082373, DOI: 10.1097/00005382-200207000-00006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPeripheral bronchopleural fistulaBronchopleural fistulaPeripheral bronchiectasisSurgical managementMean age 38 yearsAge 38 yearsChest CT scanPeripheral bronchiMedical chartsChest CTTreatment decisionsLung windowCT scanComputed tomographyFistulaPatientsSurgeryClinical diagnosisLungProbable causeCTBronchiectasisPneumoniaCausePresent study
2001
Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in HIV-infected Patients
Haramati L, Lee G, Singh A, Molina P, White C. Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Sarcoidosis in HIV-infected Patients. Radiology 2001, 218: 242-246. PMID: 11152809, DOI: 10.1148/radiology.218.1.r01ja25242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCD4 cell countFocal consolidationCell countPulmonary sarcoidosisReticular opacitiesGranular opacitiesChest radiographsPulmonary nodulesMean CD4 cell countAngiotensin-converting enzyme levelsEnzyme levelsActive antiretroviral therapyGround-glass opacitiesHuman immunodeficiency virusChest CT scanFindings of sarcoidosisManifestations of diseasePulmonary signsTen HIVAntiretroviral therapyRadiologic featuresClinical featuresImmunodeficiency virusRadiographic findingsTomographic scan
2000
Intrathoracic Kaposi's Sarcoma in Women With AIDS
Haramati L, Wong J. Intrathoracic Kaposi's Sarcoma in Women With AIDS. CHEST Journal 2000, 117: 410-414. PMID: 10669683, DOI: 10.1378/chest.117.2.410.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPulmonary Kaposi's sarcomaIntrathoracic Kaposi's sarcomaOropharyngeal Kaposi's sarcomaCD4 cell countHIV risk factorsKaposi's sarcomaPulmonary diseasePleural effusionInterlobular septaPeribronchovascular opacitiesRisk factorsDifferential diagnosisChest radiographsCell countMedian CD4 cell countPatient's pulmonary diseasePrior opportunistic infectionsChest radiographic findingsCutaneous Kaposi's sarcomaTime of diagnosisChest CT scanStaging of diseaseDiffuse lung diseaseAcute hemoptysisPatient age
1997
Effect of HIV status on chest radiographic and CT findings in patients with tuberculosis
Haramati L, Jenny-Avital E, Alterman D. Effect of HIV status on chest radiographic and CT findings in patients with tuberculosis. Clinical Radiology 1997, 52: 31-35. PMID: 9022577, DOI: 10.1016/s0009-9260(97)80302-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-negative patientsHIV-positive patientsChest CT scanMediastinal lymphadenopathyHIV statusAtypical infiltrateReactivation tuberculosisCT findingsCT scanBilateral mediastinal lymphadenopathyChest CT findingsFrequent cavitationSignificant differencesChest radiographicClinical chartsCT appearanceRadiographic recordsChest radiographsStudy populationPatientsLymphadenopathyTuberculosisInfiltratesMycobacterium tuberculosisHIV
1996
Pulmonary Pseudonodules on Computed Tomography
Haramati L, Haramati N. Pulmonary Pseudonodules on Computed Tomography. Journal Of Thoracic Imaging 1996, 11: 283-285. PMID: 8892199, DOI: 10.1097/00005382-199623000-00007.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDegenerative arthritisCostochondral junctionMedian ageCostosternal junctionSternoclavicular junctionSerial chest CT scansMedian patient ageChest CT scanPatient ageAerated lungCommon findingLung windowCT scanFirst ribArthritisComputed tomographyOval opacityMusculoskeletal radiologistsPulmonary nodulesPatientsOsseous structuresCT slice thicknessLungAgeTrue pulmonary nodules