Paediatric ultrasonography of the liver, hepatobiliary tract and pancreas.
In the field of paediatric radiology ultrasonography (US) is the most versatile imaging tool available. Children in general, by virtue of their body composition, are excellent candidates for US exams in whom abdominal anatomy and pathology can be visualised in great detail. The fact that during the US study a clinical history can be obtained strongly adds to the value of the US exam. This does require investment in time and expertise and ideally a paediatric radiologist performing the exam. In this review the role of ultrasonography (US) of the liver, biliary tract and pancreas in children is discussed.
['van Rijn|R R|RR|', 'Nievelstein|R A J|RA|']
D000293:Adolescent D001659:Biliary Tract D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases D002648:Child D002675:Child, Preschool D006801:Humans D007223:Infant D007231:Infant, Newborn D008099:Liver D008107:Liver Diseases D010179:Pancreas D010182:Pancreatic Diseases D010372:Pediatrics D014463:Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography Liver Pancreas Biliary tract