Publications by authors named "Kathleen D Eggli"
As utilization of MRI for clinically suspected pediatric appendicitis becomes more common, there will be increased focus on case interpretation. The purpose of this pictorial essay is to share our institution's case interpretation experience. MRI findings of appendicitis include appendicoliths, tip appendicitis, intraluminal fluid-debris level, pitfalls of size measurements, and complications including abscesses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Emergent MRI is now a viable alternative to CT for evaluating appendicitis while avoiding the detrimental effects of ionizing radiation. However, primary employment of MRI in the setting of clinically suspected pediatric appendicitis has remained significantly underutilized.
Objective: To describe our institution's development and the results of a fully implemented clinical program using MRI as the primary imaging evaluation for children with suspected appendicitis.
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- Extralobar pulmonary sequestrations are rare lung abnormalities typically located in the thoracic cavity, but can also occur in the abdomen.
- A unique case involved a 16-month-old boy who had a sequestration located within the diaphragm.
- The study highlights a specific finding on a CT scan that may assist in identifying this unusual condition before surgery.