Hualien, located in eastern Taiwan, is a relatively isolated district. The population is composed of different ethnic communities. Our hospital is the only medical center in eastern Taiwan, so is the most important referral hospital for @entity66 . After reviewing our collected cases of @entity3299 ( @entity378 ), we observed a great diversity in staging and outcomes. The aim of this study was to classify different imaging presentations and clinical outcomes in the ethnic communities represented by these cases (non-aboriginal and aboriginal). We retrospectively reviewed 22 cases from 1991 to 2001. We reviewed laboratory data, radiologic reports, and clinical outcomes. Before @entity378 was proved by biopsy or culture, @entity1 were not treated with an anti- @entity378 regimen. Roentgenography showed that 68% of @entity1 had @entity8 , 59% had dilated calyces, 55% had lung involvement, and 41% had auto-nephrectomy. The proportion of mild and severe forms was significantly different between aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups (0.05 > p > or = 0.00409). From this series, we recommend routine plain film roentgenography, including chest roentgenography and kidney, ureter, and bladder or abdominal roentgenography, followed by intravenous urography or computerized tomography as investigative tools for @entity3299 . Based on the significantly different outcomes of the disease between aboriginal and non-aboriginal groups, a stronger health education program for the isolated district in eastern Taiwan is necessary.

Imaging of XXXX in eastern Taiwan: correlation with clinical course and different communities.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity8 :: ('MESH:D007674', 'Disease') :: ['renal calcification'] @entity66 :: ('MESH:D004194', 'Disease') :: ['epidemic diseases'] @entity3299 :: ('MESH:D014398', 'Disease') :: ['renal tuberculosis', 'renal TB'] @entity378 :: ('MESH:D014376', 'Disease') :: ['TB']
@entity3299 :: (MESH:D014398,Disease) :: ['renal tuberculosis']
