Congress:
ECR25
Poster Number:
C-25175
Type:
Poster: EPOS Radiologist (scientific)
Authorblock:
E. Meherwal, P. C. P. Joshi; Pune/IN
Disclosures:
Esha Meherwal:
Nothing to disclose
Priscilla Col Priscilla Joshi:
Nothing to disclose
Keywords:
Haematologic, Paediatric, Thorax, Conventional radiography, CT, MR, Biopsy, Haematologic diseases, Infection, Leukaemia
- Pathogen Distribution:
- Aspergillosis was identified in 67% of cases, with mixed infections (33%) including fungal and bacterial pathogens.
- Emerging pathogens, such as Scedosporium, added complexity to treatment approaches.
Fig 18: 9 cases of paediatric leukemia complicated by opportunistic infections were reviewed, with fungal infections being most common, especially Aspergillosis. 3 cases involved mixed infections, such as Pseudomonas and Aspergillosis or Aspergillosis with TB.
- Diagnostic Concordance:
- Imaging findings demonstrated an 88% match with microbiological results, often preceding lab confirmation.
- Clinical Impact:
- Early imaging enabled timely antifungal and antibiotic interventions, reducing unnecessary treatments.
- Outcomes improved significantly due to prompt, targeted therapy, optimizing resource utilization.