The anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitides (AAV) are a group of autoimmune diseases characterized by vascular inflammation requiring immunosuppressive treatment. Involvement is most common of the kidneys and lungs, although there is a paucity of literature reporting the chest imaging findings in children. Our goal is to describe the salient chest imaging findings of pediatric AAV to promote recognition by radiologists. Read More

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

Authors: Orman Gunes, Sayad Edouard, Silvacarmona Manuel, Vogel Tiphanie P., Guillerman R

Keywords: ANCA, vasculitides, chest CT

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or vaping product associated lung injury (EVALI) has become epidemic across the United States. To assist in prompt diagnosis, we describe the imaging features of adolescent EVALI. Read More

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

Authors: Wang Kevin, Lee Stanley, Yenduri Naga Jaya, Farber Harold, Guillerman R

Keywords: Vaping, E-cigarette

Rapid detection and accurate diagnosis of midgut volvulus are crucial due to the risk of bowel infarction with delayed diagnosis. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of abdominal ultrasound (US) for midgut volvulus in the clinical setting of multiple sonographers and radiologists. Read More

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

Authors: Nguyen Haithuy, Guillerman R, Orth Robert, Seghers Victor, Bales Brandy, Sammer Marla

Keywords: Midgut volvulus, Malrotation, bowel