8 Pediatrics
10.1055/b-0035-122288 8 Pediatrics Approach and Analysis A number of emergent conditions are unique to the pediatric and neonatal age groups, and these are addressed in this chapter. Conditions also seen…
1 Introduction to Emergency Imaging
10.1055/b-0035-122281 1 Introduction to Emergency Imaging Observing and Interpreting Some examinations, such as a radiograph of a simple fracture in a long bone, can be appreciated immediately and accurately. Others,…
2 Ventricles and Cisterns
10.1055/b-0036-140301 2 Ventricles and Cisterns Introduction 2.1 Lateral ventricles—common masses 2.2 Common third ventricular masses 2.3 Fourth ventricular lesions 2.4 Small ventricles 2.5 Dilated ventricles 2.6 Abnormal or altered configuration…
24 Anatomy and Craniocervical Junction
10.1055/b-0036-138097 24 Anatomy and Craniocervical Junction 24.1 Spine Anatomy The vertebral column is the central supportive structure of the body, linking the skull base to the pelvis, with the ribs…
26 Congenital/Developmental Spine Abnormalities
10.1055/b-0036-138099 26 Congenital/Developmental Spine Abnormalities 26.1 Congenital and Developmental Spinal Abnormalities The evaluation of nontraumatic structural abnormalities is probably the aspect in which imaging of the pediatric spine differs the…
27 Neoplasm
10.1055/b-0036-138100 27 Neoplasm 27.1 Spinal Neoplasm Tumors of the spinal cord and vertebral column come in many varieties. The most common are primary tumors, but some metastatic lesions are also…
25 Infection and Inflammatory Conditions
10.1055/b-0036-138098 25 Infection and Inflammatory Conditions 25.1 Spinal Infections and Inflammatory Conditions The spinal cord is a part of the central nervous system (CNS), and as such is surrounded by…
23 Oral Cavity
10.1055/b-0036-138096 23 Oral Cavity 23.1 Oral Cavity, Salivary Glands, and Pharynx The oral cavity is the gateway for food into the body and is involved with breathing and verbal communication,…
