Thoracic disorders in the immunocompromised child.
Immunodeficiencies in children may be caused by primary immunodeficiency syndromes or can result from secondary disorders of immune regulation. Thoracic complications in immunocompromised children are frequent and may vary according to the type of the immunodeficiency. Imaging plays a pivotal role in detection and distinction of the variety of sequelae. It is important for the radiologist to understand both the spectrum of pediatric immune disorders, and the mechanisms underlying these disorders.
Hollingsworth
Caroline L
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Division of Pediatric Radiology, Department of Radiology, Duke University Health System, 1905 McGovern-Davison Children's Health Center, Box 3808, Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710, USA. holli016@mc.duke.edu
D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D007153:Immunologic Deficiency Syndromes / Q000150:complications*; D009894:Opportunistic Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013896:Thoracic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D013899:Thoracic Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed