Lung infections in immunocompromised children

Calder, Alistair D.; Perucca, Giulia; Johnson, Sarah May; Pandey, Ashwin R.; Moshal, Karyn; Kusters, Maaike A.

doi:10.1007/s00247-023-05735-1

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“…Important diagnostic hints in imaging of unusual (viral, bacterial, and parasitic) lung infections and their clinical and imaging mimics is presented [4]. As a leading cause of infectious morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised children, a comprehensive review of pulmonary infections in these children is included in this special issue, along with their differential diagnoses [5].…”

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Lovrenski,

Pavićević

2024

Pediatr Radiol

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confidence: 99%

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Lovrenski,

Pavićević

2024

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A systematic overview of strategies for photosensitizer and light delivery in antibacterial photodynamic therapy for lung infections

Shleeva,

Demina,

Savitsky

2024

Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews

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CT imaging findings of invasive pulmonary fungal infections in hemato-oncologic children

Alamo,

Ceppi,

Tenisch

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Hemato-oncologic children form a heterogeneous group with a wide spectrum of ages, malignancy types, and immunosuppression grades during the different phases of their treatment. Immunosuppression is caused by multiple factors, including the malignancy itself, bone marrow suppression secondary to therapy, and wide use of steroids and antibiotics, among others. At the same time, the risk of infections in these patients remains high because of prolonged hospitalizations or the need for long-timing implanted devices between other features. In this context, a pulmonary fungal infection can rapidly turn into a life-threatening condition that requires early diagnosis and appropriate management. This pictorial essay illustrates the main imaging findings detected in chest computed tomography examinations performed in pediatric hemato-oncologic patients with proven pulmonary invasive fungal infections caused by Candida, Aspergillus, or Mucor. In addition, it describes useful clues for limiting differential diagnoses, reviews the literature on pediatric patients, and compares imaging findings in adults and children. Critical relevance statement The main fungal pathogens causing invasive fungal infections (IFI) in hemato-oncologic children are Candida, Aspergillus, and Mucor. This review describes the most frequently affected organs and the most common imaging findings detected in chest CT exams in children with pulmonary IFI. Key Points To review the main computed tomography imaging findings suggesting pulmonary invasive fungal infection (IFI) in hemato-oncologic children. To describe differences between pediatric and adult patients with proven pulmonary IFI. To provide useful clues for limiting the differential diagnosis of pulmonary IFI in pediatric patients. Graphical Abstract

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Lung infections in immunocompromised children

Cited by 5 publications

References 61 publications

ESPR 2023—Building new bridges from Belgrade

ESPR 2023—Building new bridges from Belgrade

A systematic overview of strategies for photosensitizer and light delivery in antibacterial photodynamic therapy for lung infections

CT imaging findings of invasive pulmonary fungal infections in hemato-oncologic children

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