The Utility of Computed Tomography of the Chest at the Time of Induction Chemotherapy in Patients with Acute Leukemia

Background

Compared to chest X-ray, computed tomography (CT) imaging of the chest is more sensitive and specific for identifying pulmonary abnormalities. However, patients with acute leukemia routinely undergo chest X-ray before beginning chemotherapy, and the benefit of obtaining baseline chest CT remains unclear.

Methods