Conclusion
In conclusion, LUS seems to be an accurate and well tolerated method in
the diagnosis of pneumonia in febrile neutropenic and non-neutropenic
pediatric cancer patients. We therefore believe in the potential of this
method for the diagnosis and follow-up of lung infections in pediatric
cancer patients. Further studies and larger case series are needed to
confirm the hypothesis put forward with this pilot study.
Acknowledgment: The medical staff of the Pediatric and
Pediatric Emergency Room Department of the Cannizzaro Emergency
Hospital, Catania for the training performed in the execution of lung
ultrasound