Lung puncture aspiration in the diagnosis of acute pneumonias.
Indian Pediatr
;
1991 Jun; 28(6): 647-52
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
The present study was carried out in 100 children of acute pneumonia to establish the diagnosis of etiologic agents. Clinico-radiological assessment and routine investigations including sputum, throat swab and blood culture did not help in identifying the offending micro-organisms. The bacteriological examination of lung puncture aspirate was the most satisfactory tool for the etiological diagnosis. Direct smear examination/culture were positive in 50% aspirates. On cytology, definite epithelioid granulomas indicated tuberculous infection. However, in direct smear/culture negative patients, predominant mononuclear cell infiltration in the aspirated material may indicate non-pyogenic infection. Staphylococcus aureus (22%) was the commonest organism causing pneumonia in the present study.
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Pneumonia
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Escarro
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Biópsia por Agulha
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Humanos
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Criança
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Pré-Escolar
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Doença Aguda
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Adolescente
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Lactente
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
1991
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