Pediatric radiology
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Pediatric radiology · Oct 2016
Imaging findings and management of diaphragmatic mesothelial cysts in children.
Diaphragmatic mesothelial cysts are rare benign congenital lesions with typical imaging findings. ⋯ In children with typical imaging findings, percutaneous drainage appears safe and effective when treatment is deemed necessary.
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Pediatric radiology · Oct 2016
Searching for certainty: findings predictive of appendicitis in equivocal ultrasound exams.
Ultrasound (US) is the preferred imaging modality for evaluating suspected pediatric appendicitis. However, borderline appendiceal enlargement or questionable inflammatory changes can confound interpretation and lead to equivocal exams. ⋯ Loss of mural stratification, peri-appendiceal fat inflammation and an appendicolith are significant predictors of appendicitis in children with otherwise equivocal US exams. While maximum appendiceal diameter is not statistically associated with appendicitis in our study, mean appendiceal diameter of 6.7 mm in those without appendicitis suggests that the customary upper normal limit of 6 mm is too sensitive.