Atypical Anti-glomerular Basement Membrane Disease in a 16-Year-Old Male Child: A Case Report.

Anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease is an extremely rare small vessel vasculitis, which typically presents as rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with or without pulmonary hemorrhage. Atypical anti-GBM disease varies in its clinical and laboratory presentation with insidious onset of symptoms. We present the case of a 16-year-old male child who presented with a two-week history of fever, weight loss, cough, hemoptysis, shortness of breath, and a five-year history of intermittent emesis.

Endemic mycoses in children in North America: a review of radiologic findings.

Clinically significant endemic mycoses (fungal infections) in the United States (U.S.) include Blastomyces dermatitidis, Histoplasma capsulatum, and Coccidioides immitis/posadasii.

Resolution of calcinosis using bisphosphonates in overlap syndrome - a case report.

Introduction: Calcinosis cutis is a common complication of pediatric rheumatologic diseases. However, there is currently no consensus on first-line treatment. Bisphosphonates have been described as a successful treatment in several case studies, but most of these cases are limited to patients with isolated juvenile dermatomyositis or systemic sclerosis.

Imaging button battery ingestions and insertions in children: a 15-year single-center review.

Background: Recent studies have shown an increase in morbidity associated with button battery ingestions in children.

Objective: To perform a comprehensive, imaging-focused review of all patients with confirmed button battery ingestions/insertions imaged at our institution in the last 15 years.

Materials And Methods: Radiology reports from Jan.

Magnetic resonance imaging of primary pediatric liver tumors.

Although primary hepatic neoplasms are less common than other intra-abdominal tumors in children, these neoplasms are a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. MRI is increasingly relied upon in the diagnostic evaluation of these lesions, both before and after treatment, and familiarity with the MRI findings associated with these neoplasms is a must for pediatric radiologists. Advances in MRI technology, particularly the advent of hepatocyte-specific gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents, have allowed for accurate characterization of several types of hepatic neoplasms on the basis of imaging appearance.

Simultaneous whole body (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography magnetic resonance imaging for evaluation of pediatric cancer: Preliminary experience and comparison with (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography computed tomography.

Aim: To describe our preliminary experience with simultaneous whole body (18)F-fluorodeoxyglucose ((18)F-FDG) positron emission tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (PET-MRI) in the evaluation of pediatric oncology patients.

Methods: This prospective, observational, single-center study was Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act-compliant, and institutional review board approved. To be eligible, a patient was required to: (1) have a known or suspected cancer diagnosis; (2) be under the care of a pediatric hematologist/oncologist; and (3) be scheduled for clinically indicated (18)F-FDG positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) examination at our institution.

Role of percutaneous abscess drainage in the management of young patients with Crohn disease.

Background: Intra-abdominal abscess is a common complication of Crohn disease in children. Prior studies, primarily in adults, have shown that percutaneous abscess drainage is a safe and effective treatment for this condition; however, the data regarding this procedure and indications in pediatric patients is limited.

Objective: Our aim was to determine the success rate of percutaneous abscess drainage for abscesses related to Crohn disease in pediatric patients with a focus on treatment endpoints that are relevant in the era of biological medical therapy.

Initial Clinical Experience With Extremity Cone-Beam CT of the Foot and Ankle in Pediatric Patients.

Objective: Extremity cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanners have become available for clinical use in the United States. The purpose of this study was to review an initial clinical experience with CBCT of the foot and ankle in pediatric patients.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective review was conducted of all foot or ankle CBCT examinations performed on patients 18 years old and younger at one institution from August 1, 2013, through February 28, 2015.

Review of Ingested and Aspirated Foreign Bodies in Children and Their Clinical Significance for Radiologists.

Ingested and aspirated foreign bodies are a common occurrence in children and are important causes of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Imaging plays an important role in the diagnosis of ingested and aspirated foreign bodies in children and can be crucial to guiding the clinical management of these patients. Prompt identification and localization of ingested foreign bodies is essential to determining the appropriate treatment, as several types of commonly ingested foreign bodies require urgent removal and others can be managed conservatively.

Role of MRI in the diagnosis and treatment of osteomyelitis in pediatric patients.

Osteomyelitis is a significant cause of morbidity in children throughout the world. Multiple imaging modalities can be used to evaluate for suspected osteomyelitis, however magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has distinct advantages over other modalities given its ability to detect early changes related to osteomyelitis, evaluate the true extent of disease, depict extraosseous spread of infection, and help guide surgical management. MRI has assumed a greater role in the evaluation of osteomyelitis with the increase in musculoskeletal infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus which have unique imaging features that are well-demonstrated with MRI.