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In pediatric patients with inflammatory arthritis, steroid injections of the joints are an important therapeutic tool to help augment or avoid systemic steroid treatment. In adult patients, fluoroscopy is often used for diagnostic and therapeutic joint injections. In pediatric patients, ultrasound is an excellent modality for joint injections as resolution is very good for superficial structures, there is no radiation, real time imaging can be performed with non-cooperative patients, and steroid dosage can be maximized in small joints without wasting space in the joint with confirmatory contrast, as with fluoroscopy. Pediatric ultrasound guided joint injections are not commonplace at every radiology practice, but with some training, it can be performed safely and effectively to provide patient care. The purpose of this exhibit is to familiarize the reader with proper technique for ultrasound-guided joint injections. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Faruqui Sami, Lucin Michael, Sato T Shawn
Keywords: Ultrasound, joint, injection
Because of the consequences of missed non-accidental trauma, it is essential for pediatric radiologists to have a high index of suspicion for injuries related to non-accidental trauma. Certain patterns of fracture raise suspicion for non-accidental trauma and are often considered pathognomonic. We present several cases of fractures that are typically considered pathognomonic for non-accidental trauma that had other non-abuse etiologies. These cases include classic metaphyseal lesions, subdural hematomas and long bone fracture in non-ambulatory patients among others. While there may be non-abuse etiologies of fractures that are classically considered pathognomonic for child abuse, the illustrative cases demonstrate the severe magnitude of injury necessary to produce these findings. This is why it is essential to evaluate the patient history and identify if the resulting injuries are consistent with the history. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Lucin Michael, Faruqui Sami, Sato Yutaka, Sato T Shawn
Keywords: Non-accidental trauma, Fracture
In the pediatric population, lymphadenopathy may be caused by a variety of diseases including lymphoma. Accurate differentiation of a non-lymphomatous lymphoproliferative disorder from lymphoma and other lymphoproliferative disorders is important in determining appropriate management. Radiologic imaging including assessment of cervical, mediastinal, and hilar lymphadenopathy can often provide the critical clue needed for accurate diagnosis. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Lucin Michael, Faruqui Sami, Watal Pankaj, Sato Yutaka, Price Nathan, Sato T Shawn
Keywords: Lymphadenopathy, Lymphoproliferative
Pediatric radiologists encounter a variety of focal skull lesions and often the diagnosis is not easy to achieve. The spectrum of the skull lesions in children is broad and encompasses pathologies that can be congenital, acquired, benign, malignant, infectious, or posttraumatic. The purpose of this exhibit is to review the imaging findings of both common and rare focal skull lesions in the pediatric age group. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Amarneh Mohammad, Sato Yutaka, Watal Pankaj, Vijapura Charmi, Faruqui Sami, Fuortes Michaelangelo, Sato T Shawn