About: Background: The prevalence of diseases other than tuberculosis (TB) detected during chest X-ray (CXR) screening is unknown in sub-Saharan Africa. This represents a missed opportunity for identification and treatment of potentially significant disease. Our aim was to quantify and characterise non-TB abnormalities identified by TB-focused CXR screening during the 2016 Kenya National TB prevalence survey. Methods: We reviewed a random sample of 1140 adult ([≥]15 years) CXRs classified as %22abnormal, suggestive of TB%22 or %22abnormal other%22 during field interpretation from the TB Prevalence Survey. Each image was read (blinded to field classification and study radiologist read) by two expert radiologists, with images classified into one of four major anatomical categories and primary radiological diagnosis. A third reader resolved discrepancies. Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals of abnormalities diagnosis were estimated. Findings: Cardiomegaly was the most common non-TB abnormality at 259/1123 (23*1%, 95% CI 20*6%-25*6%), while cardiomegaly with features of cardiac failure occurred in 17/1123 (1*5 %, 95% CI 0.9%-2*4%). We also identified chronic pulmonary pathology including suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 3*2% (95% CI 2*3%- 4*4%) and non-specific patterns in 4*6% (95% CI 3*5%- 6*0%). Prevalence of active-TB and severe post-TB lung changes was 3*6% (95% CI 2*6%- 4*8%) and 1*4% (95% CI 0*8%- 2*3%) respectively. Interpretation: Based on radiological diagnosis, we identified a wide variety of non-TB diagnoses during population-based TB screening. TB prevalence surveys and active case finding activities using mass CXR offer an opportunity to integrate disease screening efforts. Funding National Institute for Health Research (IMPALA-grant reference 16/136/35).   Goto Sponge  NotDistinct  Permalink

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  • Background: The prevalence of diseases other than tuberculosis (TB) detected during chest X-ray (CXR) screening is unknown in sub-Saharan Africa. This represents a missed opportunity for identification and treatment of potentially significant disease. Our aim was to quantify and characterise non-TB abnormalities identified by TB-focused CXR screening during the 2016 Kenya National TB prevalence survey. Methods: We reviewed a random sample of 1140 adult ([≥]15 years) CXRs classified as %22abnormal, suggestive of TB%22 or %22abnormal other%22 during field interpretation from the TB Prevalence Survey. Each image was read (blinded to field classification and study radiologist read) by two expert radiologists, with images classified into one of four major anatomical categories and primary radiological diagnosis. A third reader resolved discrepancies. Prevalence and 95% confidence intervals of abnormalities diagnosis were estimated. Findings: Cardiomegaly was the most common non-TB abnormality at 259/1123 (23*1%, 95% CI 20*6%-25*6%), while cardiomegaly with features of cardiac failure occurred in 17/1123 (1*5 %, 95% CI 0.9%-2*4%). We also identified chronic pulmonary pathology including suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 3*2% (95% CI 2*3%- 4*4%) and non-specific patterns in 4*6% (95% CI 3*5%- 6*0%). Prevalence of active-TB and severe post-TB lung changes was 3*6% (95% CI 2*6%- 4*8%) and 1*4% (95% CI 0*8%- 2*3%) respectively. Interpretation: Based on radiological diagnosis, we identified a wide variety of non-TB diagnoses during population-based TB screening. TB prevalence surveys and active case finding activities using mass CXR offer an opportunity to integrate disease screening efforts. Funding National Institute for Health Research (IMPALA-grant reference 16/136/35).
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