Open AccessHigh-resolution CT of pediatric lung disease: imaging findings.
Author(s) -
Jean M. Seely,
Eric L. Effmann,
Néstor L. Müller
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
american journal of roentgenology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.294
H-Index - 196
eISSN - 1546-3141
pISSN - 0361-803X
DOI - 10.2214/ajr.168.5.9129425
Subject(s) - medicine , parenchyma , histiocytosis , lung , radiology , pathology , radiography , pulmonary fibrosis , disease , interstitial lung disease , fibrosis
The HRCT findings of diseases of the pulmonary parenchyma and airways in children are often similar to those seen in adults. However, some conditions, particularly IPF, pulmonary fibrosis associated with scleroderma, and Langerhans histiocytosis, may have different presentations and a more rapid progression in children than in adults. HRCT may be helpful for assessing patients with suspected diseases of the pulmonary parenchyma or airways, particularly when radiographic findings are normal or nonspecific.