Computerized tomography of thoracic pathologies in the pediatric age group: Pictorial essay

Abstract

Aim of the study. The purpose of this study is to illustrate the imaging fi ndings of the lung parenchyma and the thoracic wall pathologies in pediatric age group using Standard (CT) and High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT). Results and discussion. We discuss and illustrate the following: Pleural hematoma, Pulmonary Contusion, Histiocytosis X, Tuberculosis, Right sided arcus aortae, Pectus excavatum, Operated Pectus excavatum, Morgagni hernia, Pleurisy, Right middle lobe syndrome, Pneumonia, Hydatid Cyst, Takayasu arteritis, Kartagener syndrome, Bronchiectasis, Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia, and Osteomyelitis. We also discuss the diagnosis clues. © 2013 AVICENA.