title: The Pediatric Urinary Tract and Medical Imaging.
abstract: The pediatric urinary tract often is assessed with medical imaging. Consequently, it is essential for medical imaging professionals to have a fundamental understanding of pediatric anatomy, physiology, and common pathology of the urinary tract to provide optimal patient care. This article provides an overview of fetal development, pediatric urinary anatomy and physiology, and common diseases and conditions of the pediatric urinary tract.
authors.forename: Steven M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Penny
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D014551:Urinary Tract / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014567:Urography / Q000379:methods; D014570:Urologic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*