Thoracic imaging findings in patients with primary humoral immunodeficiency.

Congress:

ESTI 2019

Poster Number:

P-0024

Type:

Educational Poster

Keywords:

Inflammation, Infection, Genetic defects, Education, Complications, Plain radiographic studies, CT, Conventional radiography, Thorax, Respiratory system

Authors:

P. Patel, I. Karafotias, S. D. Tran, N. Mulholland, G. Yusuf, K. Stefanidis; London/UK

DOI:

10.26044/esti2019/P-0024

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/esti2019/P-0024

Conclusion

There are various thoracic manifestations in primary immunodeficiency. Imaging plays a crucial role in management for this patient group. Awareness of the imaging findings found in the range of primary immunodeficiencies is crucial for early diagnosis and prompt management to improve prognosis and reduce morbidity and mortality.