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KEY FACTS Terminology Congenital narrowing of anterior bony nasal passageway [pyriform aperture (PA)] You’re Reading a Preview Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles Become membership If you are a member. Log in here
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Introduction Anatomically & functionally, the pediatric airway can be divided into upper & lower segments at the glottis (larynx) or large & small airways at the transition from the cartilage-containing bronchi proximally to the distal airways that lack supporting cartilage.…
Introduction The parameters below often factor into imaging tests ordered to work-up pediatric diseases. In light of safety concerns associated with these elements, there are some situations where reasonable alternatives to the associated tests (including close clinical follow-up) should be…
Introduction There have been rapid technological advances in medical imaging over the last several decades, generally providing faster, more detailed, & readily available assessments of patients. Clinical work-ups have increasingly incorporated advanced imaging during these years, though not always in…
Pediatric neuroimaging is a distinct subspecialty. Anatomic areas in neuroimaging include the skull, brain, orbits, face and sinuses, neck, and spine. At many children’s hospitals, dedicated neuroradiologists perform and interpret all of the neuroimaging. The large amount of information included…
▪ Normal Variants and Common Benign Entities Probably more than in any other organ system, the normal imaging appearance of the skeletal system is strikingly different in children from its appearance in adults ( Fig. 7-1 ). This is related…
▪ Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common problem of the genitourinary system encountered in children. The urinary tract is the second most common site of infection in children overall, with the upper respiratory tract being…