article · Pan African Medical Journal

Comparison of chest ultrasound features to chest radiography in the diagnosis for pediatric tuberculosis: a cross-sectional study

Geoffrey Erem
Faith Ameda
Maxwell Okuja
Caroline Otike
Dorothy Irene Nalyweyiso
Aloysius Gonzaga Mubuuke
Samuel Bugeza
Michael Kakinda

20241 citationOpen accessMakerere University

Abstract

chest ultrasound scans detected more abnormalities in children with presumptive TB. Overall, the findings were comparable to those of CXR, except for lymphadenopathy. Ultrasound is a promising triage and diagnostic tool for pediatric TB.

Research topics

Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
Radiology practices and education
COVID-19 diagnosis using AI

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2024.49.95.45265

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