Abstract
A variety of focal processes and diffuse abnormalities are found predominantly in children. In addition, thoracic manifestations of trauma differ in children because of increased chest wall compliance. Familiarity with both these abnormalities as well as the common normal variations provides optimal imaging evaluation.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Airway Obstruction / diagnostic imaging
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Airway Obstruction / etiology
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Female
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Funnel Chest / diagnostic imaging*
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Funnel Chest / etiology
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Humans
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Infant
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Male
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Thoracic Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic Diseases / etiology
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Thoracic Injuries / diagnostic imaging*
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Thoracic Injuries / etiology
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Thoracic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Thoracic Neoplasms / etiology
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Thorax / abnormalities*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*