| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3340364 | Allergologia et Immunopathologia | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The worldwide incidence of tuberculosis (TB) has been increasing. Although its diagnosis is well established in adults, in children it is difficult due to its particular aspects. We report a 3 years and 8 monthold infant who experienced chronic wheezing, classified as moderate-to-severe asthma, had recurrent pneumonia, and was no responsive to the management with beta adrenergic agents. Chest X-rays (CXR) showed heterogeneous condensation in medium lobe and the chest computerized-tomography scan (CCT) a heterogeneous increase in pulmonary transparency, like condensation in the same lobe. After four months of treatment with anti tuberculosis agents, a significant improvement in symptoms, normal CXR, absence of pulmonary medium lobe condensation, and persistence fibro-atelectatic band in lingula were observed.
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Authors
C.S. Kurokawa La Scala, C.R. La Scala, G.F. Wandalsen, M.C. Malozzi, C.K. Naspitz, D. Solé,