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View article: Efficacy of Bedside Upper Gastrointestinal Technique in NICU Infants
Efficacy of Bedside Upper Gastrointestinal Technique in NICU Infants Open
Objective To review our experience with the bedside upper GI technique in determining the duodenojejunal junction (DJJ) position in neonatal intensive care (NICU) infants with suspected midgut volvulus. Materials and methods Bedside UGI se…
View article: Utilizing ultrasound in suspected necrotizing enterocolitis with equivocal radiographic findings
Utilizing ultrasound in suspected necrotizing enterocolitis with equivocal radiographic findings Open
View article: Pediatric Peritoneal Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma Case Report
Pediatric Peritoneal Epithelial Malignant Mesothelioma Case Report Open
We present a 14-year-old boy with peritoneal epithelial malignant mesothelioma (PEMM). While pathology is required to make this diagnosis, radiology plays a crucial role throughout the clinical course of this disease. The key imaging chara…
View article: Primary Thromboprophylaxis to Prevent Thrombotic Events in Pediatric Oncology Patients with a Malignant Mediastinal Mass.
Primary Thromboprophylaxis to Prevent Thrombotic Events in Pediatric Oncology Patients with a Malignant Mediastinal Mass. Open
Children with malignant mediastinal masses have increased thrombotic events (TE). We examined primary thromboprophylaxis in reducing TE. Eligible subjects were started on enoxaparin thromboprophylaxis and compared to a cohort without. Ther…
View article: Congenital Rhabdomyosarcoma Presenting as a Neck Mass at Birth
Congenital Rhabdomyosarcoma Presenting as a Neck Mass at Birth Open
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a malignant tumor of the soft tissues which preferentially affects the pediatric population. Neonatal rhabdomyosarcoma is rare, and much of the published literature concerning this entity consists of isolated case repor…
View article: The Utility of MRI in the Diagnosis of Takayasu Arteritis
The Utility of MRI in the Diagnosis of Takayasu Arteritis Open
Takayasu Arteritis (TA) is an inflammatory disorder involving the thoracoabdominal aorta and its branches and the pulmonary arteries, with eventual vascular stenosis, occlusion, or aneurysm formation. Conventional angiography has been the …
View article: Impact of music in reducing patient anxiety during pediatric ultrasound
Impact of music in reducing patient anxiety during pediatric ultrasound Open
The use of noninvasive ultrasound examinations can potentially result in significant anxiety in the pediatric population. The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of music during pediatric ultrasound examinations to reduce anx…
View article: Cystic Lung Disease in Down Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review
Cystic Lung Disease in Down Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Subpleural lung cysts (SPC) are seen in children with Down syndrome (DS). The incidence and the long term course of these lesions are not known. It is important for pediatricians and pediatric radiologists to be aware of these lung lesions…
View article: Deep Venous Thrombosis of the Leg, Associated with Agenesis of the Infrarenal Inferior Vena Cava and Hypoplastic Left Kidney (KILT Syndrome) in a 14-Year-Old Child
Deep Venous Thrombosis of the Leg, Associated with Agenesis of the Infrarenal Inferior Vena Cava and Hypoplastic Left Kidney (KILT Syndrome) in a 14-Year-Old Child Open
Agenesis of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare anomaly which can be identified as incidental finding or can be associated with iliofemoral vein thrombosis. IVC agenesis has a known association with renal anomalies which are mainly conf…
View article: Separation of the Proximal Humeral Epiphysis in the Newborn: Rapid Diagnosis with Ultrasonography
Separation of the Proximal Humeral Epiphysis in the Newborn: Rapid Diagnosis with Ultrasonography Open
Separation of the proximal humeral epiphysis (SPHE) is a well-known occurrence and may occur secondary to trauma, infection, and nonaccidental trauma. Since most newborns do not have the proximal humeral epiphysis ossified at birth, the di…
View article: Clinical and Imaging Features of a Congenital Midline Cervical Cleft in a Neonate: A Rare Anomaly
Clinical and Imaging Features of a Congenital Midline Cervical Cleft in a Neonate: A Rare Anomaly Open
Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is a rare congenital anomaly. CMCC and its complications and treatment have been well described in ENT, dermatology, and pediatric surgery literature. However, to our knowledge, the imaging work-up …