Pulmonary contusions are most often the result of a direct blow or trauma to the chest. Car accidents and falls are the most common cause of lung bruising. ... CT scans of the chest; ...

Chest CT scans are an accurate way of diagnosing pulmonary contusion. High resolution scans may be able to detect bruising immediately after the trauma and can help doctors identify people at ...

Radiation oncologist Dr. Christopher Dolinsky reviews a CT scan as Ellis Hospital launches a new lung cancer screening program Tuesday May 13, 2014, in Schenectady, NY.