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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 11/2004

01.11.2004 | Minisymposium

Modern imaging of tuberculosis in children: thoracic, central nervous system and abdominal tuberculosis

verfasst von: Savvas Andronikou, Nicky Wieselthaler

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 11/2004

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Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) can affect any organ in the body. Children are a high-risk group for contracting the disease and pose a constant challenge to clinicians with regard to making a definitive diagnosis. Radiologists are playing a more active role in diagnosing TB, and armed with more accurate diagnostic investigations such as CT and MRI, they must face the cost implications as well as technical limitations. This review aims to guide the reader through the modern imaging techniques useful for diagnosing TB of the thorax, central nervous system and abdomen in children. The more specific features of each modality in the particular anatomical regions are highlighted.
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Metadaten
Titel
Modern imaging of tuberculosis in children: thoracic, central nervous system and abdominal tuberculosis
verfasst von
Savvas Andronikou
Nicky Wieselthaler
Publikationsdatum
01.11.2004
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 11/2004
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-004-1236-2

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