Radiology Key

▪ 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…

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…

▪ Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a disease primarily of premature infants in the intensive care unit. It most often occurs 1 to 3 weeks after birth in…

The chest radiograph is one of the most commonly obtained examinations in pediatric imaging. It is also the examination most likely to be encountered by radiology residents, pediatric residents, general…

▪ 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…

▪ Imaging Modalities in Congenital Heart Disease Multiple imaging modalities are used to define the morphology, vascular connections, and function of the heart in children with congenital heart disease. Such…

Problems with the airway are much more common in children than in adults. It has been said that one of the differentiating features between a pediatric and general radiologist is…

▪ Pediatric Radiology As a Potential Career Most pediatric radiologists are very happy with both their jobs and career choice. There are a number of attractive aspects about pediatric radiology….