Table 3 Comparison of chest CT scan findings between non-relapse and relapse groups at initial episode in univariate analysis
From: Predictive factors for relapse of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Non-relapse group (n = 23) | Relapse group (n = 10) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Pattern of lesion | |||
Consolidation | 21 (91) | 9 (90) | NS |
Ground-glass opacity | 19 (83) | 8 (80) | NS |
Nodules | 4 (17) | 2 (20) | NS |
Bilateral | 11 (48) | 9 (90) | 0.02 |
Pleural effusion | 2 (9) | 0 (0) | NS |
Traction bronchiectasis | 4 (17) | 6 (60) | 0.02 |
Location of lesion | |||
RUL | 18 (78) | 6 (60) | NS |
RML | 10 (43) | 4 (40) | NS |
RLL | 19 (83) | 7 (70) | NS |
LUL | 12 (52) | 5 (50) | NS |
LLL | 11 (48) | 6 (60) | NS |
Reaction to steroid treatment on chest CT | |||
Partial remission | 10 (43) | 9 (90) | 0.01 |