Table 3 Imaging of Embolism and non-Embolism children with MPP
Radiological features | Total (n=48) | Embolism (n=16) | Non-Embolism (n=32) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pulmonary consolidation (⩾ 2/3 lobe) | 17 (35.42%) | 11 (68.75%) | 6 (18.75%) | 0.001 |
Pleural effusion | 23 (47.92%) | 14 (87.5%) | 9 (28.13%) | 0.000 |
Atelectasis | 19 (39.58%) | 11 (68.75%) | 8 (25%) | 0.005 |
Pleural thickening | 26 (54.17%) | 8 (50%) | 18 (56%) | 0.682 |
Necrotizing pneumonia | 11 (22.92%) | 2 (12.5%) | 9 (28.13%) | 0.293 |