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The Significance of Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Pediatric Tuberculosis

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dc.contributor.author IAVORSCHI, Constantin
dc.contributor.author KULCITKAIA, Stela
dc.contributor.author IVANES, Igor
dc.contributor.author PISARENCO, Nadejda
dc.date.accessioned 2023-11-07T09:46:25Z
dc.date.available 2023-11-07T09:46:25Z
dc.date.issued 2023
dc.identifier.citation IAVORSCHI, Constantin, KULCITKAIA, Stela, IVANES, Igor et al. The Significance of Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Pediatric Tuberculosis. In: 6th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering: proc. of ICNBME-2023, 20–23, 2023, Chisinau, vol. 1: Nanotechnologies and Nano-biomaterials for Applications in Medicine, 2023, p. 376-385. ISBN 978-3-031-42774-9. e-ISBN 978-3-031-42775-6. en_US
dc.identifier.isbn 978-3-031-42774-9
dc.identifier.isbn 978-3-031-42775-6
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42775-6_41
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.utm.md/handle/5014/24663
dc.description Acces full text - https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42775-6_41 en_US
dc.description.abstract Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) presents unique diagnostic challenges due to various factors, including the low sensitivity of sputum examination, difficulties in obtaining samples, and the presence of paucibacillary forms of the disease. This retrospective-descriptive study aimed to evaluate the role of Computed Tomography (CT) in diagnosing pediatric TB. A total of 142 pediatric TB cases were analyzed using CT scans. The most common CT finding was enlarged lymph nodes, observed in 86% of cases. Other notable findings included nodules (38%), parenchymal consolidation (27.5%), bilateral dissemination (2%), destructive changes (5%), pleural effusion (3%), Tree-in-bud appearance (1.5%), ground glass opacities (3.5%), bronchiectasis (2%), atelectasis (2%), calcifications in intrathoracic lymph nodes (6%), and calcifications in lung parenchyma (3%). These CT patterns played a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of pediatric TB, aiding in differentiating it from other conditions and facilitating the initiation of appropriate antituberculosis treatment. The integration of CT in pediatric TB diagnosis offers several advantages. It provides precise lesion localization, allows differentiation from anatomical landmarks, and enables comprehensive evaluation of the disease, especially in cases involving intrathoracic lymph nodes. By providing valuable anatomical and pathological information, CT enhances clinical decision-making and improves the management of pediatric TB cases. In conclusion, CT examination plays a vital role in the diagnosis of pediatric TB. Its ability to provide detailed imaging findings helps in accurate disease identification, differentiation, and prompt initiation of appropriate treatment. Integrating CT into clinical practice improves diagnostic accuracy and enhances patient care in pediatric TB cases. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Springer Nature Switzerland en_US
dc.rights Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 United States *
dc.rights.uri http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/us/ *
dc.subject pediatric tuberculosis en_US
dc.subject childhood diseases en_US
dc.subject computed tomography en_US
dc.subject tuberculosis diagnostics en_US
dc.subject enlarged lymph nodes en_US
dc.title The Significance of Computed Tomography in Diagnosing Pediatric Tuberculosis en_US
dc.type Article en_US


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    6th International Conference on Nanotechnologies and Biomedical Engineering, September 20–23, 2023, Chisinau, Moldova

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