Upper Extremity Arterial Disease
Key Points ▪ Knowledge of normal and variant anatomy of the upper extremity arterial vasculature is critical. ▪ A standardized and comprehensive duplex examination protocol is critical. ▪ Knowledge of…
The Abdominal Aorta
Key Points ▪ The abdominal aorta is principally subject to aneurysmal disease in its infrarenal portion, to occlusive disease in its distal portion, and to dissection extending from thoracic aortic…
Arteriovenous Fistulas
Key Points ▪ An arteriovenous fistula typically lies closer to the skin surface than the native vessel and is therefore more likely to be easily compressed by the probe during…
Technical Issues in Vascular Ultrasound
Key Points ▪ Maximizing and easing optimal image acquisition is achieved by: ▪ Integration of knowledge of anatomy, disease, machine factors, and scanning technique ▪ Effort and persistence Basic Guidelines…
Neonatal Gastrointestinal Radiology
Chapter Outline Rotational Anomalies Embryology Clinical Findings Radiologic Findings Gastroschisis General Considerations Clinical Findings Treatment Radiologic Findings Omphalocele Clinical Findings Radiologic Findings Diaphragmatic Hernia Foramen of Bochdalek Hernia Foramen of…
Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Spleen
Chapter Outline Splenunculi, Splenic Ectopia, and Splenosis Radiologic Findings Differential Diagnosis Hemangioma Epidemiology and Pathogenesis Clinical Findings Pathology Radiologic Findings Hamartoma Epidemiology and Pathogenesis Clinical Findings Pathology Radiologic Findings Lymphangioma…
The Acute Abdomen
Chapter Outline Technical Considerations Appendicitis Diverticulitis Bowel Obstruction Acute Cholecystitis Choledocholithiasis Peptic Ulcer Disease Pancreatitis Perforation Intestinal Ischemia Abdominal Sepsis Epiploic Appendagitis Omental Torsion and Infarction Mesenteric Adenitis Infectious Enterocolitides…
Malignant Tumors of the Liver
Chapter Outline Hepatocellular Carcinoma Pathologic Findings Incidence and Clinical Presentation Radiologic Findings Fibrolamellar Carcinoma Pathologic Findings Incidence and Clinical Presentation Radiologic Findings Differential Diagnosis Hepatoblastoma Pathologic Findings Incidence and Clinical…
Hernias and Abdominal Wall Pathology
Chapter Outline Hernia Classification Hernias Internal Abdominal Hernias Abdominal Wall Hernias Pelvic and Groin Hernias Diaphragmatic Hernias Anterior Abdominal Wall Anatomy Congenital Lesions Fluid Collections Neoplasms Miscellaneous Conditions Conclusions Abdominal…
Diffuse Liver Disease
Chapter Outline Hepatic Steatosis Clinical Findings Pathologic Findings Radiologic Findings Hepatitis Viral Hepatitis Alcoholic Hepatitis Toxin- and Drug-Induced Liver Disease Chemotherapy Toxicity Amiodarone Toxicity Radiation-Induced Liver Disease Clinical Findings Pathologic…
