Three-dimensional CT imaging in pediatric calvarial pathologies.
In children with suspected cranial pathologies, three-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) imaging is superior to other modalities. It can help differentiate actual pathology from normal or variant appearances. Sutures and fontanelles, synostosis, abnormalities of head shape without craniosynostosis, congenital calvarial defects, cranial fractures, bone tumors, and postoperative cranial vault can be assessed easily with 3D CT imaging. We aimed to discuss the common normal, variant, and pathological findings that 3D CT imaging can aid to diagnose as well as explain the usefulness of 3D CT imaging in the diagnosis of calvarial pathologies.
From the Department of Radiology (Y.P. e-mail: yelizpekcevik@yahoo.com, E.H.), İzmir Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey; Department of Radiology (R.P.), İzmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, İzmir, Turkey.
Yeliz
Y
Pekçevik
Ebru
E
Hasbay
Rıdvan
R
Pekçevik
D002648:Child; D003393:Cranial Sutures / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012886:Skull / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging