Role of MSCT in Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease in Children

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Abstract Introduction Children interstitial lung dieses (CHILD) is a heterogeneous group of disorders that overlap with ILD seen in adults, some are primary lung disorders while others are associated with systemic disease processes. Objectives This review aims to role of MSCT in Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease in Children. Data Sources Medline databases (PubMed, Medscape, Science Direct. EMF-Portal) and all materials available in the Internet till 2018. Study Selection This search presented 55 articles. The articles studied the Role of MSCT in Diagnosis of Interstitial Lung Disease in Children. Data Extraction If the studies did not fulfill the inclusion criteria, they were excluded. Study quality assessment included whether ethical approval was gained, eligibility criteria specified, appropriate controls, and adequate information and defined assessment measures. Data Synthesis Comparisons were made by structured review with the results tabulated. Conclusions MSCT continues to be the preferred imaging study for the initial evaluation of suspected child.