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Thoracic Manifestations of Systemic Disease

David L. Smith, MD : September 22, 2026

Cardiothoracic

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Thoracic Manifestations of Systemic Disease

0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Cost: Free

Expires: 12/31/2028

Course Overview

This lecture provides an overview of CT patterns of lung injury/involvement in systemic processes ranging from malignancy to drug toxicity to autoimmune disease to genetic disorders. The lecture seeks to make the radiologist aware of the range of pulmonary findings expected in patients with these diagnoses.

Learning Objectives

Gain an understanding of the range of CT findings in systemic inflammatory diseases.
Review CT findings in hereditary and developmental diseases.
Review CT findings in metastatic and proliferative disorders

For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.