Aboughalia Hassan,  Oztek Murat Alp,  Noda Sakura

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-008

A whirlpool describes rotating water created by opposing currents or upon an encounter with an obstacle. On imaging, it refers to a twist of the vascular pedicle of an organ, with a subsequent characteristic appearance on color Doppler images. Multiple abdominal pediatric emergencies are associated with a whirlpool sign, including midgut and other intestinal volvulus, testicular torsion, and ovarian torsion. This exhibit aims to review the underlying embryologic mechanism predisposing to this characteristic appearance, the role of this sign in the diagnosis of these conditions, the supporting imaging features that can help further define the diagnosis, as well as some pitfalls and differential diagnoses that can lead to a fallacious diagnosis. Read More

Authors:  Aboughalia Hassan , Oztek Murat Alp , Noda Sakura

Keywords:  Whirlpool sign, Midgut malrotation, Testicular torsion

Sinayuk Boris,  Swenson David,  Herliczek Thaddeus,  Wallach Michael,  Cassese John

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-054

1. Highlight recent literature on ultrasound (US) imaging of the spermatic cord for testicular torsion.
2. Present illustrative cases of testicular torsion from our institution that demonstrate the spectrum of US findings, highlighting the importance of evaluating the spermatic cord and how relying solely on grayscale US and doppler of the testicle itself can be misleading in the setting of torsion.
3. Encourage real-time US evaluation of the spermatic cord in all suspected cases of testicular torsion. Read More

Authors:  Sinayuk Boris , Swenson David , Herliczek Thaddeus , Wallach Michael , Cassese John

Keywords:  testicular torsion, ultrasound, spermatic cord