Mousa Abeer,  Ray Alyxandra,  Halderman Kelly,  Pfeifer Cory

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-088

Differentiation of sutural variants from fractures can be a challenging topic for radiology trainees. Genetic disorders and vascular channels can create the appearance of traumatic injury and potentially suggest the diagnosis of abusive head trauma to the untrained radiologist. Likewise, expert witnesses may use alternate diagnoses to explain findings in which the current evidence basis favors a traumatic mechanism. This exhibit describes the pediatric skull with attention to the differentiation between fractures and mimics as an aid to the trainee. Read More

Authors:  Mousa Abeer , Ray Alyxandra , Halderman Kelly , Pfeifer Cory

Keywords:  Child Abuse, Cranial Sutures, Wormian Bones

Vijapura Charmi,  Dennhardt Joel,  Fuortes Michaelangelo,  Policeni Bruno,  Sato Yutaka,  Sato T Shawn

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-103

1. Review the normal development and anatomy of the anterior skull base.
2. Describe the variety of pathologies affecting the anterior cranial fossa in the pediatric age group with a focus on the typical computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics.
3. Discuss clinical management and imaging follow up of anterior cranial fossa pathology. Read More

Authors:  Vijapura Charmi , Dennhardt Joel , Fuortes Michaelangelo , Policeni Bruno , Sato Yutaka , Sato T Shawn

Keywords:  Anterior Cranial Fossa, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography

Fuortes Michaelangelo,  Vijapura Charmi,  Dennhardt Joel,  Policeni Bruno,  Sato Yutaka,  Sato T Shawn

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-104

1) Review the normal development and anatomy of the middle cranial fossa.
2) Describe the variety of pathologies affecting the middle cranial fossa in the pediatric age group with a focus on the typical computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics.
3) Discuss clinical management and imaging follow up of middle cranial fossa pathology. Read More

Authors:  Fuortes Michaelangelo , Vijapura Charmi , Dennhardt Joel , Policeni Bruno , Sato Yutaka , Sato T Shawn

Keywords:  skull base anatomy, skull base pathology, middle cranial fossa

Dennhardt Joel,  Fuortes Michaelangelo,  Vijapura Charmi,  Policeni Bruno,  Sato Yutaka,  Sato T Shawn

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-089

1) Review the normal development and anatomy of the posterior skull base.
2) Describe the variety of pathologies affecting the posterior cranial fossa in the pediatric age group with a focus on the typical computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) characteristics.
3) Discuss clinical management and imaging follow up of posterior cranial fossa pathology. Read More

Authors:  Dennhardt Joel , Fuortes Michaelangelo , Vijapura Charmi , Policeni Bruno , Sato Yutaka , Sato T Shawn

Keywords:  Skull base, Posterior Cranial Fossa, Magnetic resonance imaging

Kim Kevin,  Nowrangi Rajeev,  Mcgehee Arianna,  Joshi Neil,  Acharya Patricia

Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 020

To assess whether a convolutional neural network (CNN) can be trained via transfer learning to accurately diagnose germinal matrix hemorrhage-intraventricular hemorrhage (GMH-IVH) on cranial ultrasound (CUS) by comparing its performance to that of a board-certified radiologist. Secondary endpoints will include the ability of CNN to grade GMH-IVH severity, identify GMH-IVH on MRI, and assess low-grade GMH-IVH on CUS that cannot reliably be seen by a radiologist. Read More

Authors:  Kim Kevin , Nowrangi Rajeev , Mcgehee Arianna , Joshi Neil , Acharya Patricia

Keywords:  AI, Cranial ultrasound, germinal matrix hemorrhage

Harding Jaclyn

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-14 (R)

The purpose of this exhibit is to educate sonographers on proper technique when performing cranial ultrasounds as well as present abnormalities they may encounter. I will present detailed scenarios when scanning pediatric heads which will discuss proper parameters including proper orders, technique, transducers, and limitations of patients. Age appropriate scanning will be addressed in order to ensure an adequate, diagnostic, and meaningful study. Normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology will be addressed and discussed. Patient positioning and transducer placement will be reviewed. Read More

Authors:  Harding Jaclyn

Keywords:  Ultrasound, Cranial, Head, Brain

Collard Michael,  Kwon Jeannie,  Mangona Kate Louise,  Pfeiffer Cory

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-068

Head ultrasound has long been utilized in the first few months of life to screen neonates for hemorrhage, assess midline anatomy, characterize extra-axial fluid collections, elucidate causes for suspected ventriculomegaly, and serially evaluate parenchymal echotexture without exposing the child to ionizing radiation or the expense of MRI. Less commonly utilized in a routine fashion is Doppler interrogation of the midline vasculature as part of the inpatient routine head ultrasound protocol. This exhibit will educate the reader on how and when transfontanelle Doppler can be utilized and the benefits it can provide. Read More

Authors:  Collard Michael , Kwon Jeannie , Mangona Kate Louise , Pfeiffer Cory

Keywords:  Doppler, Cranial, Neonatal

Yap Justin Luke,  Concepcion Nathan David

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-008

The goal is to create an easy-to-use reference for typical appearance of the normal sulcation and gyration of the neonatal brain on ultrasound depending on the weekly age of gestation. This will be a pictorial essay of preterm and term neonates who had an unremarkable cranial ultrasound in the first week of life. Two images will be taken: (a) coronal plane depicting the foramen of Monro and third ventricle, and (b) parasagittal (level of caudothalamic groove) planes will be used as they provide the most information in terms of sulcation and gyration. They are also the easiest to reproduce with less inter-operator variability. Cranial ultrasound (CUS) remains to be the most practical and available imaging modality for evaluating the brain of a neonate. Having a reference atlas or infographic matched for gestational age is a helpful tool for screening a myriad of pathologies and will help clinicians and radiologists involved in the care of neonates monitor the development of the neurocranium. Read More

Authors:  Yap Justin Luke , Concepcion Nathan David

Keywords:  cranial ultrasound, normal sulcation and gyration

Meldrum Jaren,  Wood Jonathan,  Rooks Veronica

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-104

The purpose of this exhibit is to provide radiologists at various levels of training with a concise and comprehensive illustrated review of anomalies associated with persistence of the falcine sinus. The exhibit will rely on literature review, illustrations, and multimodality imaging from patients with persistent falcine sinus associations. Read More

Authors:  Meldrum Jaren , Wood Jonathan , Rooks Veronica

Keywords:  falcine sinus, vein of Galen, occipital meningocele, cranial vascular embryology, cranium bifidum