A comparison of perceptions regarding the process of institutional placement.

The use of institutional placement in juvenile justice, mental health, and child welfare continues to be widespread. Yet there is little information about the decision-making processes connected with the choice of this alternative for adolescents. Focus groups were held with administrators, staff, and youth in a variety of institutional placements.

Sonographic findings in a case of cloverleaf skull deformity and prune belly.

A rare case of cloverleaf skull is reported that was not diagnosed in utero. The case is more unusual because it was not associated with hydrocephalus and was associated with prune belly.