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The Northern Score |
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| The Northern score is derived by dividing the lungs into four quadrants and only requires a PA film. | |
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Radiological
changes
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Score
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| Mild, minimal increase in linear markings and or nodular cystic lesions up to 0.5 cm in diameter |
1
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| Moderate more pronounced linear markings and or more widespread nodular cystic lesions |
2
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| Severe prominent increase in linear markings, profuse nodular cystic lesions, large areas of collapse consolidation |
3
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| Very severe, little or no areas of normal lung seen, dense infiltration |
4
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| Overall severity for CXR |
1-4
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| Total score (maximum 20) |
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Reference Conway SP, Pond MN, Bowler I, Smith DL, Simmonds EJ, Joanes DN et al. The chest radiograph in cystic fibrosis: a new scoring system compared with the Chrispin-Norman and Brasfield scores. Thorax 1994; 49: 860-862 |
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