A proposed radiological classification of childhood intra-thoracic tuberculosis

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dc.contributor.authorMarais B.J.
dc.contributor.authorGie R.P.
dc.contributor.authorSchaaf H.S.
dc.contributor.authorStarke J.R.
dc.contributor.authorHesseling A.C.
dc.contributor.authorDonald P.R.
dc.contributor.authorBeyers N.
dc.date.accessioned2011-05-15T16:05:17Z
dc.date.available2011-05-15T16:05:17Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.description.abstractOne 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.
dc.description.versionArticle
dc.identifier.citationPediatric Radiology
dc.identifier.citation34
dc.identifier.citation11
dc.identifier.issn3010449
dc.identifier.other10.1007/s00247-004-1238-0
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/13061
dc.subjectadolescent
dc.subjectarticle
dc.subjectbronchiectasis
dc.subjectbronchopneumonia
dc.subjectchild
dc.subjectchild care
dc.subjectdiagnostic accuracy
dc.subjectdisease classification
dc.subjectdisease course
dc.subjectdisease transmission
dc.subjecthuman
dc.subjectlung calcification
dc.subjectlung cavity
dc.subjectlung fibrosis
dc.subjectlung tuberculosis
dc.subjectlymphadenopathy
dc.subjectnomenclature
dc.subjectoutcomes research
dc.subjectpathological anatomy
dc.subjectpathophysiology
dc.subjectpericardial effusion
dc.subjectpleura effusion
dc.subjectpractice guideline
dc.subjectpriority journal
dc.subjectprognosis
dc.subjectthorax radiography
dc.subjectAdult
dc.subjectChild
dc.subjectDisease Progression
dc.subjectHumans
dc.subjectPericardial Effusion
dc.subjectPleural Effusion
dc.subjectRadiography, Thoracic
dc.subjectThoracic Diseases
dc.subjectTuberculosis
dc.subjectTuberculosis, Lymph Node
dc.subjectTuberculosis, Pulmonary
dc.titleA proposed radiological classification of childhood intra-thoracic tuberculosis
dc.typeArticle
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