String Of Pearls Sign Bronchiectasis

The string of pearls or beads sign can be seen on upright or decubitus abdominal radiographs as well as on ct in patients with small bowel obstruction increased intraluminal fluid and slow resorption of intraluminal gas.

String of pearls sign bronchiectasis.

Plain film beaded airway dilatation with or without mucous impaction finger in glove. Signs described on ct include. There are intermittent narrowed and dilated segment to the affected bronchus when viewed in long axis and can give a string of pearls sign 2 reflecting the irregularly beaded appearance. Abpa tends to affect the upper lobes.

Bronchial lumen assumes a beaded string of pearls configuration with sequential dilatation and constriction. Bunch of grapes sign 9. For radiology cases discussion join. Radiology made easy on facebook subscribe to our.

In general the treatment of bronchiectasis is medical and involves promoting sputum clearance using positional physiotherapy and early and aggressive treatment of pulmonary infections.