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Diagnosis of congenital and acquired focal lesions in the neck, abdomen, and pelvis with contrast-enhanced ultrasound: a pictorial essay

Authors: Matthew A Thimm, Daniel Rhee, Clifford M Takemoto, Wikrom Karnsakul, Carmen Cuffari, Anthony L Guerrerio, Alejandro Garcia, John Gearhart, Thierry A G M Huisman, Misun Hwang

Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics | Issue 10/2018

Abstract

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is a versatile imaging modality that improves the diagnostic potential of conventional ultrasound. It allows for portable imaging at the bedside. In this paper, we illustrate how CEUS can be used in evaluating several focal lesions in the pediatric population, including liver hemangioma, telangiectasias, splenic hamartomas, and bladder lesions. We describe the ultrasound findings and contrast enhancement patterns associated with these lesions. Findings are correlated with MRI, CT, and/or pathology when available. This paper demonstrates the value of CEUS in improving characterization of many focal lesions in the pediatric population.

Conclusion: CEUS is a valuable bedside technique for use in the pediatric population to evaluate focal lesions in various organs, and will allow for safe, more efficient diagnostic imaging.

What is Known: • CEUS offers many advantages over CT and MRI and is underutilized in the United States. • It is only FDA approved for vesicoureteral reflux and liver in the pediatric population. However, off label uses are well described.
What is New: • This pictorial essay describes ultrasound findings and contrast enhancement patterns associated with liver hemangioma, liver telangiectasia, splenic hamartoma, hemorrhagic ovarian cyst, urachal remnant, spinning top urethras, and kaposiform hemangioendothelioma. • We demonstrate the utility of CEUS in expanding the diagnostic potential of conventional ultrasound.

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Title: Diagnosis of congenital and acquired focal lesions in the neck, abdomen, and pelvis with contrast-enhanced ultrasound: a pictorial essay
Authors: Matthew A Thimm
Daniel Rhee
Clifford M Takemoto
Wikrom Karnsakul
Carmen Cuffari
Anthony L Guerrerio
Alejandro Garcia
John Gearhart
Thierry A G M Huisman
Misun Hwang
Publication date: 01-10-2018
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: European Journal of Pediatrics / Issue 10/2018
Print ISSN: 0340-6199
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1076
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00431-018-3197-8

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