TB Research

Imaging of Tuberculosis in Children

Pratyaksha Rana, Anmol Bhatia, Akshay Kumar Saxena, Kushaljit Singh Sodhi

Contemporary Diagnostic Radiology · 2021-09

Abstract

Tuberculosis (TB) is highly prevalent worldwide, and it affects children and adults equally, causing significant morbidity and mortality. Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosis and management. Knowledge of imaging modalities available, imaging manifestations of both pulmonary and extrapulmonary tuberculosis, is vital for the radiologist for timely diagnosis among children with TB.

MeSH terms

  • Medicine
  • Tuberculosis
  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis
  • Modalities
  • Pulmonary tuberculosis
  • Intensive care medicine
  • Pediatrics