A proposed radiological classification of childhood intra-thoracic tuberculosis
Date
2004
Authors
Marais B.J.
Gie R.P.
Schaaf H.S.
Starke J.R.
Hesseling A.C.
Donald P.R.
Beyers N.
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Abstract
One of the obstacles in discussing childhood tuberculosis (TB) is the lack of standard descriptive terminology to classify the diverse spectrum of disease. Accurate disease classification is important, because the correct identification of the specific disease entity has definite prognostic significance. Accurate classification will also improve study outcome definitions and facilitate scientific communication. The aim of this paper is to provide practical guidelines for the accurate radiological classification of intra-thoracic TB in children less than 15 years of age. The proposed radiological classification is based on the underlying disease and the principles of pathological disease progression. The hope is that the proposed classification will clarify concepts and stimulate discussion that may lead to future consensus. © Springer-Verlag 2004.
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adolescent, article, bronchiectasis, bronchopneumonia, child, child care, diagnostic accuracy, disease classification, disease course, disease transmission, human, lung calcification, lung cavity, lung fibrosis, lung tuberculosis, lymphadenopathy, nomenclature, outcomes research, pathological anatomy, pathophysiology, pericardial effusion, pleura effusion, practice guideline, priority journal, prognosis, thorax radiography, Adult, Child, Disease Progression, Humans, Pericardial Effusion, Pleural Effusion, Radiography, Thoracic, Thoracic Diseases, Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis, Lymph Node, Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
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Pediatric Radiology
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