The Skull Base

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10.1055/b-0034-87895 The Skull Base The skull base is one of the most complex regions of the human body because of its intricate network of neural, vascular, and lymphatic structures. An…

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Sutures and Fontanelles

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10.1055/b-0034-87890 Sutures and Fontanelles The width of the sutures is highly variable in neonates; therefore, measurements are not reliable. Plain film, ultrasound (US), and computed tomography (CT) can be used…

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Sutures and Fontanelles: Linear Lucencies

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10.1055/b-0034-87892 Sutures and Fontanelles: Linear Lucencies Linear structural discontinuities may be observed at the level of the inner table, outer table, or diploë, or may entail the full thickness of…

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The Orbits: Orbital Masses

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10.1055/b-0034-87899 The Orbits: Orbital Masses Table 4.33 Globe Diagnosis Findings Comments Retinoblastoma Fig. 4.122, p. 374 Fig. 4.123, p. 374 Radiograph/CT: usually calcified mass in child < 3 y. (see…

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Sutures and Fontanelles: Craniosynostosis

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10.1055/b-0034-87894 Sutures and Fontanelles: Craniosynostosis Craniosynostosis is a premature fusion of cranial sutures in infants that may lead to profound changes in craniofacial shape. These changes are a result of…

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The Orbits

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10.1055/b-0034-87897 The Orbits Table 4.24 Small orbit Diagnosis Findings Comments Anophthalmia/microphthalmia CT/MRI: proportionate decrease in size of orbit on all imaging modalities. Absent ocular tissue in anopthalmia. Small complete globe…

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The Neck: The Salivary Glands

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10.1055/b-0034-87905 The Neck: The Salivary Glands Table 4.50 Unilateral masses Diagnosis Findings Comments Pleiomorphic adenoma US: solid, well-defined, homogeneous, hypoechoic mass ± echogenic foci, with calcification. CT: If small, well-marginated…

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The Neck

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10.1055/b-0034-87904 The Neck Table 4.47 Midline masses Diagnosis Findings Comments Thyroglossal duct syst Fig. 4.158 US/CT/MRI: midline cystic mass embedded in infrahyoid strap muscles. Hypodense/intense and anechoic unless infected. If…

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