ChILD: A Pictorial Review of Pulmonary Imaging Findings in Childhood Interstitial Lung Diseases

Childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD) is a group of disorders characterized by remodeling leading to abnormal gas exchange. ChILD classified differently from adult and encompasses 2 broad categories: more prevalent in infancy ( years). High-resolution computed tomography can play an important role the evaluation chILD narrowing differential diagnosis preventing unnecessary invasive procedures if typical imaging patterns are recognized. Thus, pediatric radiologist should consider children with respiratory distress identify suggest diagnosis.