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[[Bihilar lymphadenopathy]] is a [[radiography|radiographic]] term that describes the enlargement of [[mediastinal]] [[lymph]] nodes. It is | [[Bihilar lymphadenopathy]] is a [[radiography|radiographic]] term that describes the enlargement of [[mediastinal]] [[lymph]] nodes. It is easy and most commonly identified by a [[chest x-ray]]. Assessment for lung tuberculosis in children with Positive isolated [[Tuberculin Skin Test]] should primarily be generated with a [[chest X-ray]]. There is no need for a routine [[thoracic CT]] scan for Asymptomatic patients with just hilar [[lymphadenopathy]] in the chest X-ray. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]Delband Yekta Moazami, M.D.[3]
Overview
Chest X-raycan reveal tuberculosis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, and pulmonary neoplasm.
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Indications for chest x-ray in lymphadenopathy:[1]
Bihilar lymphadenopathy is a radiographic term that describes the enlargement of mediastinal lymph nodes. It is easy and most commonly identified by a chest x-ray. Assessment for lung tuberculosis in children with Positive isolated Tuberculin Skin Test should primarily be generated with a chest X-ray. There is no need for a routine thoracic CT scan for Asymptomatic patients with just hilar lymphadenopathy in the chest X-ray.