Title of article :
Computerized Tomography of Thoracic Pathologies in the Pediatric Age Group: Pictorial Essay
Author/Authors :
Solmaz-Tuncer, Aysegul Izzet Baysal State Hospital - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Gurel, Safiye Abant Izzet Baysal University - School of Medicine - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Gurel, Kamil Abant Izzet Baysal University - School of Medicine - Department of Radiology, Turkey , Ozbag, Ahmet Islahiye State Hospital - Department of Pediatrics, Turkey , Pamukcu, Ayten Istanbul Bilim University - Florence Nightingale Hospital Clinical Research Center - Department of Pediatrics, Turkey , Cosgun, Zeliha Silifke State Hospital - Department of Radiology, Turkey
Abstract :
Aim of the study. The purpose of this study is to illustrate the imaging fi ndings of the lung parenchyma and the thoracic wall pathologies in pediatric age group using Standard (CT) and High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT). Results and discussion. We discuss and illustrate the following: Pleural hematoma, Pulmonary Contusion, Histiocytosis X, Tuberculosis, Right sided arcus aortae, Pectus excavatum, Operated Pectus excavatum, Morgagni hernia, Pleurisy, Right middle lobe syndrome, Pneumonia, Hydatid Cyst, Takayasu arteritis, Kartagener syndrome, Bronchiectasis, Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis. We also discuss the diagnosis clues.
Keywords :
Pediatric Thoracic Diseases , Pediatric Tomography
Journal title :
Acta Informatica Medica
Journal title :
Acta Informatica Medica
