4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference
 
 
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Child with Pulmonary Infections Radioimaging
Child with Pulmonary Infections Radioimaging
Child with Pulmonary Infections Radioimaging
Child with Pulmonary Infections Radioimaging
Child with Pulmonary Infections Radioimaging
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Radioimaging of Pulmonary Infections in a Child
RADIOIMAGING OF PULMONARY INFECTIONS IN A CHILD
Dr Priya Chudgar.
Lecturer in Radiology,
Department of Radiology,
KEM Hospital,
Mumbai.
 

Q) What are the different radiological features of different types of pneumonia?

A: Though it is difficult to evaluate the organism causing pneumonia, some typical radiological features may suggest the likely etiology: for eg.
  • Lobar or segmental consolidation & atelectasis are more typical of bacterial infection whereas hyperinflation, bilateral patchy/streaky densities, peribronchial thickening are suggestive of non-bacterial diseases.

  • Pneumonia & pleural fluid in a child less than one year indicates staphylococcal infection.

  • Hilar/mediastinal lymphadenopathy in conjunction with pulmonary consolidation suggest pulmonary tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, fungal infections.

  • Pneumatoceles & classical bronchopneumonic pattern is suggestive of staphylococcal aureus

  • Diffuse air trapping with hyperinflation & streaky densities radiating from hila are commonly seen with RSV infection.

  • Complete radiographic clearing is the rule in viral infection.

 
 
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