Case 30 AnswerDoes the CT help or confirm your diagnosis?Answer: alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency This aunt-minnie fits the classic basilar...

Case 30 Answer

Does the CT help or confirm your diagnosis?

Answer: alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency 

This aunt-minnie fits the classic basilar predominant pan-lobular emphysema pattern that this disease is known for - vs the more typical apical predominant pattern of centrilobular pattern more classic of smoking related emphysema

reference: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/alpha-1-antitrypsin-deficiency-3