About Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal

Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal is a Consultant Radiologist (MBBS, MD Radiodiagnosis, FIVR) and the Founder of Izen Imaging & Intervention, a leading diagnostic imaging centre in Noida. She specializes in thoracic imaging, High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT), MRI, CT, ultrasound, Doppler imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, and interventional radiology.

With extensive experience in pulmonary imaging, Dr. Khushboo actively collaborates with pulmonologists, physicians, and surgeons to improve diagnostic accuracy through advanced imaging techniques. She also contributes to medical education by participating as faculty at national conferences, workshops, and Continuing Medical Education (CME) programmes, where she shares practical insights into modern radiology and multidisciplinary patient care.

About Pulmonary Conclave Corbett 2026

Pulmonary Conclave Corbett 2026 was conceived as a comprehensive academic programme dedicated to recent advances in pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. Organized under the aegis of API Kashipur & Kumaon Chest Society, the conference brought together nationally respected experts to discuss current guidelines, evolving treatment strategies, and modern diagnostic techniques for respiratory diseases.

The scientific programme included sessions on sarcoidosis, obstructive sleep apnea, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), pulmonary rehabilitation, ventilator management, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, thoracic surgery, interventional pulmonology, and Community-Acquired Pneumonia. Each session focused on translating current evidence into practical clinical applications, allowing participants to strengthen both diagnostic reasoning and patient management skills.

Beyond the academic sessions, the conclave encouraged meaningful interaction between faculty members and delegates, creating opportunities for multidisciplinary discussions and collaborative learning.

CAP: Moving Beyond Consolidation – Understanding the Role of CT

One of the major highlights of the scientific programme was Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal’s lecture titled “CAP: Moving Beyond Consolidation – Understanding the Role of CT.”

Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) remains one of the most common causes of hospitalization and respiratory illness worldwide. While chest radiography continues to be the initial imaging investigation, advances in computed tomography have significantly improved the evaluation of pneumonia, particularly in complex or atypical cases.

During her lecture, Dr. Khushboo explained that CT imaging offers much more than simply identifying areas of lung consolidation. Modern multidetector CT enables clinicians to evaluate the precise extent of disease, characterize different imaging patterns, identify associated complications, and detect alternative diagnoses that may clinically resemble pneumonia.

Her presentation emphasized how CT imaging assists physicians in differentiating bacterial, viral, fungal, and atypical pulmonary infections while also identifying conditions such as pulmonary embolism, lung malignancy, organizing pneumonia, interstitial lung disease, bronchiectasis, and other non-infectious disorders that can present with similar symptoms.

The Expanding Role of CT in Respiratory Medicine

Advanced thoracic CT has become an indispensable diagnostic tool in pulmonary medicine because it provides detailed visualization of lung parenchyma, airways, pleura, mediastinum, and surrounding thoracic structures.

Dr. Khushboo discussed how CT imaging helps clinicians identify findings such as ground-glass opacities, cavitary lesions, pleural effusions, lymphadenopathy, tree-in-bud nodules, abscess formation, necrotizing pneumonia, and airway abnormalities that may influence both diagnosis and treatment planning.

She highlighted that CT is particularly valuable in patients who show poor clinical response to antibiotics, have recurrent pneumonia, are immunocompromised, or present with unusual imaging findings requiring further evaluation.

The session reinforced the importance of correlating imaging with clinical examination, laboratory investigations, and microbiological findings to arrive at an accurate diagnosis.

Imaging Beyond Diagnosis

One of the key messages of Dr. Khushboo’s lecture was that CT imaging plays an important role throughout the patient’s clinical journey rather than serving only as a diagnostic investigation.

CT helps physicians:

• Assess disease severity
• Detect complications at an early stage
• Identify underlying structural lung abnormalities
• Evaluate response to treatment
• Guide interventional procedures when required
• Monitor disease progression during follow-up

Through carefully selected clinical examples, participants gained practical insights into how CT findings influence therapeutic decisions and improve overall patient management.

Importance of Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Modern pulmonary medicine relies on close collaboration between pulmonologists, radiologists, intensivists, infectious disease specialists, and thoracic surgeons.

Radiologists contribute not only by identifying imaging abnormalities but also by providing clinically relevant differential diagnoses, recommending additional imaging when necessary, and supporting multidisciplinary discussions for complex respiratory conditions.

Pulmonary Conclave Corbett 2026 reinforced the value of this collaborative approach, demonstrating how coordinated decision-making leads to earlier diagnosis, more targeted treatment, and improved patient outcomes.

Izen Imaging & Intervention – Excellence in Advanced Diagnostic Imaging

Under the leadership of Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal, Izen Imaging & Intervention has established itself as a centre committed to diagnostic excellence through advanced imaging technology, precise reporting, and patient-focused care.

The centre offers comprehensive diagnostic services including MRI, CT, High-Resolution CT (HRCT), ultrasound, Doppler imaging, digital radiography, and image-guided interventions. By combining modern technology with experienced radiologists, Izen Imaging supports physicians across multiple specialties in making timely and accurate clinical decisions.

In addition to providing advanced diagnostic services, Izen Imaging actively contributes to medical education through participation in national conferences, scientific meetings, and Continuing Medical Education programmes, reflecting its commitment to advancing radiology and improving healthcare standards.

Conclusion

Pulmonary Conclave Corbett 2026 successfully brought together leading experts in pulmonary medicine, critical care, sleep medicine, and diagnostic imaging to discuss the latest evidence-based approaches for respiratory diseases. Through scientific lectures, multidisciplinary discussions, and practical learning sessions, the conference strengthened collaboration between different medical specialties while promoting excellence in patient care.

As an invited faculty member, Dr. Khushboo Pilania Agrawal made an important academic contribution through her lecture on “CAP: Moving Beyond Consolidation – Understanding the Role of CT.” Her presentation highlighted the expanding role of advanced CT imaging in diagnosing Community-Acquired Pneumonia, identifying complications, and supporting evidence-based treatment planning. Her participation further reflects the commitment of Izen Imaging & Intervention to advancing radiology education, multidisciplinary collaboration, and excellence in diagnostic imaging.