Chest X-ray child
The basic principles about the chest X-ray examination of a child.
Normal Anatomy
The thymus is an important organ that is prominently visible as a structure in the anterior mediastinum (fig. 3). The thymus can be visible up until approximately 5 years of age, and partly determines the width of the mediastinum. During puberty, the thymus eventually shrinks, and in comparison with the younger child will be far less prominent and visible.
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drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
Dr. I. Altmann-Scheider (fellow pediatric radiologist, Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis/Prinses Maxima Centrum)
Dr. A. Brandts (pediatric radiologist)
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drs. M. Tijssen (Pediatric radiologist, Maastricht UMC+)
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drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
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21/05/2020
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