Molecular biology has come to the forefront of modern oncology. Knowledge of specific genetic mutations within tumors drives prognostic information and can guide therapy. Keeping up with new terminology in oncology can be difficult for pediatric radiologists who often host oncology conferences and present regularly at grand rounds. The purpose of this educational exhibit is to describe DICER1 syndrome and discuss its implications for pediatric radiology. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2019 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2019

Authors: Coleman Jay, Collard Michael, Pfeifer Cory

Keywords: cystic nephroma, DICER1, pleuropulmonary blastoma

Ultrasound is often the initial imaging modality in evaluation for pediatric appendicitis, but there is concern that the increasing prevalence of pediatric obesity may affect both the sensitivity of ultrasound and the interpretation of an equivocal result. We hypothesized that higher BMI percentile would correlate with lower ultrasound sensitivity, higher equivocal rate, and higher rate of CT acquisition. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2020 Annual Meeting & Postgraduate Course , 2020

Authors: Moredock Elisabeth, Coleman Jay, Chang Alice, Pfeifer Cory, Kwon Jeannie

Keywords: Appendicitis, Obesity, Ultrasound