Disorders in the Newborn
Disorders in the Newborn Margarita Larralde Paula C. Luna Maria Eugenia Abad Andrea Lorena Salavaggione SCLEREMA NEONATORUM Definition and Epidemiology Sclerema neonatorum (SN) is a severe form of panniculitis characterized…
Introduction to the Field of Pediatric Dermatopathology
Introduction to the Field of Pediatric Dermatopathology Barrett J. Zlotoff Alejandro A. Gru It is true that Pediatric Dermatology has existed since the dawn of medicine. Hippocrates described multiple pediatric…
Percutaneous Heart Valves, Aortic and Other Stents, and Other Interventional Hardware
Key Points ▪ Percutaneously inserted heart valves are evident on chest radiography. ▪ The position of percutaneous heart valves can be visualized by chest radiography, as can some complications and…
Radiographic Findings by Diagnosis: Congenital Heart Disease—Shunts and Closure Devices
Key Points ▪ The chest radiograph is predominantly useful to detect/characterize the pulmonary vascularity as influenced by congenital shunt lesions, such as pulmonary vascular shunt plethora of larger shunts and…
Pacemakers and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators
Key Points ▪ Chest radiography has a standard role in the identification of several potential complications such as pneumothorax, hemothorax, and several forms of malposition after insertion of pacemakers, implantable…
Tubes and Drains
Key Point ▪ Chest radiography is an invaluable tool for determining the location and potential complications of various tubes and drains. Endotracheal Tube Because correct positioning of the endotracheal (ET)…
Cardiac and Vascular Calcification
Key Points ▪ Calcification may occur within numerous structures within the heart and also within the great blood vessels. ▪ Greater penetration and optimal “windowing” favor depiction of the calcification….
Percutaneously and Surgically Inserted Ventricular Assist Devices
Key Points ▪ Intra-aortic balloon pump position is readily verified by chest radiography, because the tip is radiopaque. The tip should be located at the very distal aortic arch or…
Radiographic Findings by Diagnosis: Situs and Complex Congenital Abnormalities
Key Points ▪ The chest radiograph can assist with establishing “situs” by identifying the orientation of the apex, the side of the aortic arch, and the stomach (gastric air bubble)….
Radiographic Findings by Diagnosis: Congenital Abnormalities and Obstructions—Pulmonary Stenosis and Coarctation of the Aorta
Key Points ▪ Valvular pulmonic stenosis is often associated with dilation of the main and left pulmonary arteries. ▪ Secondary signs of right heart chamber enlargement occur in proportion to the severity…
