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Original Article

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1968;11(1):13-18. Published online January 31, 1968.

Roentgen Appearance of the Chest in Acute Glomerulonephritis in Children

Chang Hyup Kim¹, Chui Kyu Kim¹, Byung Yoon Lee¹, Han Woong Choi¹

¹Dept. of Ped, Hart-Il Hospital, Seoul, Korea

Abstract

The incidence and type of radiologic abnormalities of the chest were investigated in 82 patients with acute glomerulonephritis. The abnormalities had been noted in 79 of 82 patients(96%). Cardiomegaly (56%), alteration of pulmonary vasculature (77%),pleural effusion (17%),pulmonary edema (22%) had been encountered most frequently. From the above results> it is at least clear, that in certain cases of acute glomerulonephritis, radiological examination of chest may be helpful in establishing the diagnosis.

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