Pediatric radiology
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Pediatric radiology · Nov 2006
MR imaging of transient synovitis: differentiation from septic arthritis.
Transient synovitis is the most common cause of acute hip pain in children. However, MR imaging findings in transient synovitis and the role of MR imaging in differentiating transient synovitis from septic arthritis have not been fully reported. ⋯ The statistically significant MR findings in transient synovitis are contralateral (asymptomatic) joint effusions and the absence of SI abnormalities of the bone marrow. It is less common to have SI alterations and contrast enhancement of the soft tissues. The statistically significant MR findings in septic arthritis are SI alterations of the bone marrow, and SI alterations and contrast enhancement of the soft tissue. Ipsilateral effusion and synovial thickening and enhancement are present in both diseases.
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Pediatric radiology · Nov 2006
Ileoileal intussusception in children: ultrasonographic differentiation from ileocolic intussusception.
The treatment of ileoileal intussusception in children differs from that of ileocolic intussusception. ⋯ Unlike clinical symptoms, ultrasonography can differentiate between ileoileal and ileocolic intussusception. The diameter and length of the intussusception are the main criteria.
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Pediatric radiology · Nov 2006
Optimizing US examination to detect the normal and abnormal appendix in children.
US detection of a normal appendix can safely rule out appendicitis. However, there is a wide range of accuracy in detection of a normal appendix. ⋯ US scanning according to the potential positions of the appendix was useful in the detection of normal appendices in children suspected of having appendicitis.