Ground-glass opacity (GGO)
Understanding Ground-glass opacity (GGO) found on Chest Computed Tomography imaging. Learn what this finding means and what steps to take next.
Radiographic Appearance
Computed Tomography FindingHazy increased attenuation of lung
Clinical Significance
Non-specific; infection, inflammation, or fibrosis
What is Ground-glass opacity?
On a CT scan, ground-glass opacity (GGO) appears as a hazy, gray area in the lungs...
Imaging Appearance
Unlike consolidation, GGO does not obscure the underlying bronchial and vascular structures.
Radiologist Note:
GGO is a descriptive term, not a diagnosis. It simply describes density changes.
Correlate with Lab Results
Doctors often check these blood tests when Ground-glass opacity (GGO) is found on imaging:
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