The value of CT-based radiomics for differentiation of pleural effusions in bacterial pneumonia and <i>Mycoplasma pneumoniae</i> pneumonia in children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bacterial pathogens and Mycoplasma pneumoniae are the two main pathogens that cause community-acquired pneumonia complicated with pleural effusion (PE) in children, it is important to accurately differentiate between these two types of effusions. The aim of this study was to explore the feasibility and value of a radiomics approach based on non-contrast chest computed tomography (CT) scans in the differentiation of bacterial pneumonia PE (BPPE) and Mycoplasma pneumoniae parapneumonic effusion (MPPE) in children.

Methods

The clinical and CT imaging data of hospitalized children with PE detected by chest CT scans from December 2020 to December 2023 were retrospectively collected. A total of 167 cases of BPPE and 368 cases of MPPE were included, and all

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11811581 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature