Sickle cell disease is a common inherited disorder due to a structural abnormality in hemoglobin affecting the shape of the red blood cells. There are a variety of manifestations of this disease affecting a multitude of different organ systems. Some of the complications with the highest morbidity are those involving the central nervous system, and thus, the radiologist plays a pivotal role in the clinical management of these patients. It is important for the radiologist to understand the disease process, the radiologic manifestations, and the screening modalities available. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016

Authors: Chern Joshua, Urbine Jaqueline, Mallon Mea, Kazmi Faaiza, Malik Archana, Poletto Erica, Faerber Eric

Keywords: Moya moya, Aneurysm, CVA, Stroke, Infarction

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a potentially fatal disease that is commonly encountered in pediatric hospitals. Early diagnosis is of utmost importance, and thus, radiologists must be aware of the varied imaging findings seen in association with NEC and its complications. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016

Authors: Chern Joshua, Malik Archana, Mallon Mea, Urbine Jaqueline, Poletto Erica, Kazmi Faaiza, Faerber Eric

Keywords: NEC, pneumatosis, pneumoperitoneum

Soft tissue vascular malformations encompass a wide variety of lesions throughout the body. Appropriate treatment for these lesions is dependant on accurate classification and diagnosis. Unfortunately, inappropriate nomenclature and description by the radiologist can lead to confusion and possibly mismanagement. Read More

Meeting name: IPR 2016 Conjoint Meeting & Exhibition , 2016

Authors: Chern Joshua, Mallon Mea, Urbine Jaqueline, Malik Archana, Kazmi Faaiza, Poletto Erica, Faerber Eric

Keywords: Arteriovenous malformation, Vascular malformation, Lymphatic malformation, Vascular tumor