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Fractures in children and adolescents appear different on radiographs than fractures in adults. Pediatric fractures can be very subtle and difficult to detect if the radiologist is not actively looking for them, and a missed fracture can result in severe impairment in the future. The purpose of the presentation is to show the characteristic findings of frequently missed fractures in children. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Gonzalez Juan, Malik Archana, Kazmi Faaiza, Urbine Jaqueline, Poletto Erica, Mallon Mea
Keywords: Pediatric, undiagnosed, Fracture
The pineal gland is an important structure for human endocrine regulation. The pineal region can be affected by multiple pathologies including tumors. Pineal masses are uncommon in the pediatric population, but the differential diagnosis is broad, ranging from benign cystic lesions such as pineal cysts, to aggressive WHO grade IV tumors like pineoblastoma. The clinical presentation for these masses is variable, including focal neurologic deficits, visual abnormalities and obstructive hydrocephalus. The purpose of the presentation is to depict the most relevant characteristics of these lesions. Read More
Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017
Authors: Gonzalez Juan, Poletto Erica, Urbine Jaqueline, Malik Archana, Mallon Mea, Kazmi Faaiza