Pictorial review of the usual and unusual roentgen manifestations of childhood tuberculosis.
Despite advances in management of infectious diseases, tuberculosis remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in urban populations. In the pediatric age group, 65% of patients presenting with tuberculosis are asymptomatic. Recognition of the usual and unusual roentgen manifestations of this infectious disease often provides the only clue to the diagnosis.
Department of Radiology, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, CA.
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Jensen
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Wood
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology; D014397:Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology