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Magnetic resonance imaging of lung infections in children

Authors: Ville Peltola, Olli Ruuskanen, Erkki Svedström

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 11/2008

Abstract

The advantages and limitations of MRI in lung infections in children have not been well established. This article illustrates the MRI findings in children with pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and other pathogens. Lung parenchymal, pleural, and lymph node abnormalities are well characterized by MRI. Loculation of pleural fluid is detected in children with empyema. Contrast enhancement may be useful in the differentiation of active inflammation from noninflammatory changes. MRI can be particularly useful in the follow-up of children with chronic pulmonary diseases.

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Title: Magnetic resonance imaging of lung infections in children
Authors: Ville Peltola
Olli Ruuskanen
Erkki Svedström
Publication date: 01-11-2008
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 11/2008
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-0987-6

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