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The radiological aspects of chest complication in childhood measles

A I Akamaguna, J C Odita

    Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
    |September 1, 1982
    PubMed

    Insights

    Measles in Nigerian children frequently causes lung complications like perihilar and diffuse infiltrates. Cardiomegaly and atelectasis were also observed, with right-sided lesions common in atelectasis and consolidation.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Radiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Measles is a significant cause of childhood illness globally.
    • Complications of measles can affect the pulmonary and cardiac systems.
    • Radiographic findings in pediatric measles complications require detailed characterization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To systematically analyze chest radiograph findings in Nigerian children with measles complications.
    • To identify the prevalence of various pulmonary and cardiac abnormalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of chest radiographs.
    • Study included 335 Nigerian children with measles complications.
    • Analysis focused on identifying specific radiographic abnormalities.

    Main Results:

    • Perihilar (88%) and diffuse (69%) pulmonary infiltrates were most common.
    • Segmental consolidation (34%), emphysema (20%), cardiomegaly (12%), and atelectasis (10%) were also observed.
    • Pneumothorax (7%), pleural effusion (4%), and emphysema (2.5%) were less frequent; right-sided lesions predominated in atelectasis and consolidation.

    Conclusions:

    • Chest radiography reveals a high incidence of pulmonary infiltrates in children with measles.
    • Cardiac and other pulmonary complications like consolidation and atelectasis are significant.
    • Findings highlight the spectrum of radiographic manifestations of measles in children.

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