Intestinal Malrotation (Mid Gut Volvulus)

Intestinal malrotation due to the cessation of normal intestinal rotation in the fetus. The gastrointestinal tract divides into the foregut, midgut, and hindgut. Foregut: esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and the duodenum Midgut: distal duodenum, jejunum, ileum, cecum, ascending colon, and proximal two-thirds of the transverse colon. Hindgut distal one-third of the transverse colon, descending colon, sigmoid… Read More Intestinal Malrotation (Mid Gut Volvulus)

November 29, 2023February 3, 2024 SonographicTendenciesLeave a comment

Mineralizing Lenticulostriate Vasculopathy

Mineralizing lenticulostriate vasculopathy (MLSV) is a medical condition that primarily affects the blood vessels in the brain, specifically the lenticulostriate arteries. These arteries are small, deep branches of the middle cerebral artery, and they supply blood to various deep brain structures, including the basal ganglia. Here are some key points to know about mineralizing lenticulostriate… Read More Mineralizing Lenticulostriate Vasculopathy

October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 SonographicTendenciesLeave a comment

Intraventricular Hemorrhage

Intracranial Hemorrhage of Prematurity Intraventricular hemorrhages aka Germinal Matrix/Subependymal bleeds are believed to happen due to poor autoregulation of premature infants, sudden changes in pressure or oxygen saturation can cause sudden reperfusion which ruptures of the tiny delicate vessels within the germinal matrix Etiologic Factors Prevalence Most of the Bleeds occur earlyDay 1 50%Day 2… Read More Intraventricular Hemorrhage

March 14, 2021June 8, 2021 SonographicTendencies5 Comments

Pediatric Registry Review

Follow this link for the youtube series which features the 100 question mock exam in several videos. Sample questions Answers on next page

March 9, 2021March 12, 2021 SonographicTendencies1 Comment

Neonatal/Infant Spine

Spine ultrasound provides a high resolution imaging technique to rule out common and uncommon vertebral column pathologies like tethered cord syndrome and other spinal dysraphisms.

… Read More Neonatal/Infant Spine

February 23, 2017March 18, 2021 SonographicTendencies2 Comments

Subgaleal Hematoma

Subgaleal hemorrhage is a rare collection of fluid in the potential space of the galeal or epicranial aponeurosisand cranial periosteum. Birth trauma and forceps use typically cause it (90% of cases), and may also be present in patients with blood clotting disorders. This condition is similar in appearance to a cephalohematoma, though the cephalohematomas are… Read More Subgaleal Hematoma

January 30, 2017June 8, 2021 SonographicTendenciesLeave a comment

Pilomatricoma

Pilmatricoma (pilomatrixoma) Is a rare benign tumor that grows withing the subcutaneous soft tissues. it is associated with hair follicle matrix. The lesion typically presents as a painless, firm, slow growing mass most commonly seen in the head and neck, but they can also be seen in the trunk and extremities. Usually seen in children… Read More Pilomatricoma

December 18, 2016June 9, 2021 SonographicTendenciesLeave a comment

Neonatal Hip Ultrasound

Neonatal Hip Ultrasound Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip is a congenital disorder in which the acetabulum is underdeveloped or there is dislocation of the hip. Incidence of DDH is 1.5 in 1,000 it is more seen in females with a ratio of about 4:1. IndicationsAbnormal PhysicalHip ClickBreech PresentationOligohydramniosFamily history or follow up for known Dysplasia… Read More Neonatal Hip Ultrasound

December 11, 2016March 10, 2021 SonographicTendencies2 Comments

Appendix Ultrasound

The small organ that can cause big trouble.… Read More Appendix Ultrasound

December 7, 2016February 5, 2020 SonographicTendencies3 Comments

Intussusception

An intussusception is a medical condition in which a part of the intestine goes into another, typically the Ileum into the Ascending colon causing a intestinal obstruction. An easy way to visualize the mechanism is to imagine when you collapse a telescope, that is essentially what happens to the intestines. Imaging Bowel-within-bowel appearance: Alternating layers… Read More Intussusception

November 26, 2016July 6, 2022 SonographicTendenciesLeave a comment

Sonographic Tendencies

(Practical Sonography)

Category: pediatrics