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TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD)
Definitions
- Various lung disorders including growth, developmental, and immunological problems that compromise gas exchange
- Infant (< 2 years) + diffuse lung disease (DLD) + at least 3 of 4 criteria
- Respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough)
- Respiratory signs (e.g., retractions, digital clubbing)
- Hypoxemia
- Diffuse abnormalities on chest radiography &/or CT
- Requires exclusion of other common causes of DLD
- e.g., cystic fibrosis, immunodeficiency syndromes, congenital heart disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary infection, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and recurrent aspiration
- Infant (< 2 years) + diffuse lung disease (DLD) + at least 3 of 4 criteria
- Various lung disorders including growth, developmental, and immunological problems that compromise gas exchange
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
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CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Vece TJ et al: Update on diffuse lung disease in children. Chest. 149(3):836-45, 2016
- Hime NJ et al: Childhood interstitial lung disease: a systematic review. Pediatr Pulmonol. 50(12):1383-92, 2015
- Kurland G et al: An official American Thoracic Society clinical practice guideline: classification, evaluation, and management of childhood interstitial lung disease in infancy. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 188(3):376-94, 2013
- Lee EY: Interstitial lung disease in infants: new classification system, imaging technique, clinical presentation and imaging findings. Pediatr Radiol. 43(1):3-13; quiz p.128-9, 2013
- Guillerman RP et al: Contemporary perspectives on pediatric diffuse lung disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 49(5):847-68, 2011
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
- Childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD)
Definitions
- Various lung disorders including growth, developmental, and immunological problems that compromise gas exchange
- Infant (< 2 years) + diffuse lung disease (DLD) + at least 3 of 4 criteria
- Respiratory symptoms (e.g., cough)
- Respiratory signs (e.g., retractions, digital clubbing)
- Hypoxemia
- Diffuse abnormalities on chest radiography &/or CT
- Requires exclusion of other common causes of DLD
- e.g., cystic fibrosis, immunodeficiency syndromes, congenital heart disease, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, pulmonary infection, primary ciliary dyskinesia, and recurrent aspiration
- Infant (< 2 years) + diffuse lung disease (DLD) + at least 3 of 4 criteria
- Various lung disorders including growth, developmental, and immunological problems that compromise gas exchange
IMAGING
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Vece TJ et al: Update on diffuse lung disease in children. Chest. 149(3):836-45, 2016
- Hime NJ et al: Childhood interstitial lung disease: a systematic review. Pediatr Pulmonol. 50(12):1383-92, 2015
- Kurland G et al: An official American Thoracic Society clinical practice guideline: classification, evaluation, and management of childhood interstitial lung disease in infancy. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 188(3):376-94, 2013
- Lee EY: Interstitial lung disease in infants: new classification system, imaging technique, clinical presentation and imaging findings. Pediatr Radiol. 43(1):3-13; quiz p.128-9, 2013
- Guillerman RP et al: Contemporary perspectives on pediatric diffuse lung disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 49(5):847-68, 2011
