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.
Department of Radiology, Emma Children's Hospital - Academic Medical Center, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Electronic address: r.r.vanrijn@amc.uva.nl.
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van Rijn
Department of Radiology, Wilhelmina Children's Hospital - University Medical Center, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Nievelstein
D000293:Adolescent; D001659:Biliary Tract / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008099:Liver / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010179:Pancreas / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010182:Pancreatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010372:Pediatrics; D014463:Ultrasonography
Biliary tract; Liver; Pancreas; Ultrasonography