PMID: 6971206Jan 1, 1981Paper

Pneumatocoeles following Haemophilus influenzae pneumonia

Clinical Radiology
J O Warner, I Gordon

Abstract

Two children are reported who developed lung radiolucencies identical to staphylococcal pneumatocoeles after haemophilus influenzae pneumonia. Recognition that such translucencies can occur after various bacterial pneumonias is important. The radiographic appearances can be confused with congenital lung cysts, which could result in unnecessary surgery. There has been a recent increased incidence of reports of H. influenzae pneumonia in children, with lobar involvement predominating. Thus H. influenzae must be considered a significant cause of lobar pneumonia and the presence of pneumatocoeles does not preclude the diagnosis.

References

Apr 1, 1978·Archives of Disease in Childhood·E R Wald, M M Levine
Jun 1, 1979·American Journal of Diseases of Children·N M Jacobs, V J Harris

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jul 14, 2001·Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries·A GeorgeE M Khalaf
May 24, 2000·The Journal of Trauma·J P HuntS M Fakhry

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Related Feeds

Bacterial Pneumonia (ASM)

Bacterial pneumonia is a prevalent and costly infection that is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients of all ages. Here is the latest research.

Bacterial Pneumonia

Bacterial pneumonia is a prevalent and costly infection that is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in patients of all ages. Here is the latest research.