Ectopic thymic tissue may be found in the neck in up to 20% of the general population. Intrathyroidal thymic rest has been described as a rare entity, present in as many as 1% of children. The course of thymic migration parallels the thyroid and parathyroid glands, which explains their similar ectopic locations. While the natural history of these lesions has not been well studied, it is likely that there is involution of thymic rests with age. A few individual case reports have described the imaging features of intrathryoidal thymic rests confirmed by histopathology and flow cytometry. The aim of this case series is to raise awareness of the characteristic sonographic appearance of this entity to the radiology community. Read More

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

Authors: Alazraki Adina, Milla Sarah

Keywords: Thymic rest, TiRAD, Thyroid

Fetal MRI is a unique method which allows clinicians to diagnose or exclude abnormalities during pregnancy. MR images are acquired when details from an ultrasound may not be sufficient to make a complete prenatal diagnosis or when there are concerns for additional findings. This method of imaging is optimal due to the diagnostic quality of the images and the absence of ionizing radiation. We present an educational exhibit to discuss the methodology in performing a fetal MRI as well as demonstrating common findings in fetal MRI. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Elliott Lauren, Alazraki Adina, Milla Sarah

Keywords: Fetal, MRI, Technologist

Whole body MR imaging is now widely utilized in the diagnosis and staging of pediatric patients with systemic disorders and diseases such as Chronic nonbacterial osteomyelitis (CNO), Neuroblastoma, Langerhans cell histocytosis (LCH) and fever of unknown origin (FUO). This technique allows the radiologist to visualize the entire body thereby, providing information regarding the full extent of disease allowing clinicians to direct the patient’s treatment. As an alternative to CT and Nuclear medicine, MR whole body imaging produces superior results without exposing the patient to ionizing radiation. We present an educational guide to practical positioning of the patient, coil positioning and protocol optimization. Read More

Meeting name: SPR 2017 Annual Meeting & Categorical Course , 2017

Authors: Chin Nicole, Weisel Melissa, Alazraki Adina, Milla Sarah

Keywords: Whole Body Imaging, MRI, Technologist

Determine if a simple scoring system can accurately predict the reducibility of ileocolic intussusceptions with therapeutic enema, and eventual surgical outcomes in those patients failing reduction. Read More

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

Authors: Richer Edward, Patel Dhruv, Braithwaite Kiery, Milla Sarah, Loewen Jonathan

Keywords: Intussusception, ultrasound

Determine if the length of time between diagnosis of an intussusception and therapeutic enema, or reported length of symptoms, is associated with lower enema success rates or higher rates of complicated surgery and bowel resection. Read More

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

Authors: Braithwaite Kiery, Patel Dhruv, Loewen Jonathan, Milla Sarah, Richer Edward

Keywords: Intussusception, ultrasound