Table 2 Results of blinded, independent scoring by two specialized radiologists of 30 chest x rays films taken in 16 children and 13 CT scans taken in 13 different children
From: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis: lessons for diagnosis and treatment of a rare entity in children
Chest x-ray (p.a.) | Chest CT | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Abnormality present | Yes/total scored | % positive (mean (range)) | Yes/total scored | % positive (mean (range)) |
Hilar lymph nodes | 6/30 | 20 (0–23) | 2/13 | 12 (8–15) |
Linear opacities | 29/30 | 75 (53–97) | 11/13 | 75 (65–85) |
Reticular opacities | 29/30 | 91 (85–97) | 10/13 | 63 (50–77) |
Nodular opacities | 28/30 | 83 (73–93) | 13/13 | 96 (92–100) |
Cystic opacities | 1/30 | 3 (2–3) | 0/13 | 0 (0) |
Bronchiectasis | 5/30 | 10 (3–17) | 1/13 | 8 (8–15) |
Ground glass pattern, increased attenuation | 24/30 | 72 (63–80) | 10/13 | 73 (69–77) |
Emphysema, reduced attenuation | 0/30 | 0 (0) | 0/13 | 0 (0) |
Consolidation | 4/30 | 12 (10–13) | 0/13 | 10 (0–19) |