Pulmonary infections

Pediatr Radiol. 2011 May;41 Suppl 1(Suppl 1):S69-82. doi: 10.1007/s00247-011-2012-8. Epub 2011 Apr 27.

Abstract

This paper reviews the most common imaging findings of pulmonary infection in children. Pneumonia is a leading cause of mortality in children in developing and industrialized countries. While the imaging findings usually are nonspecific, correlation with the patient's age, immune status and pertinent history can limit the differential diagnoses. The paper will review the common and unique features of pneumonia caused by specific organisms and in specific patient populations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host
  • Pneumonia / complications
  • Pneumonia / diagnosis
  • Pneumonia / microbiology
  • Pneumonia / mortality
  • Radiography, Thoracic / methods
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / complications
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / diagnosis*
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / microbiology
  • Respiratory Tract Infections / mortality
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media