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Coarctation of the aorta is a congenital heart defect in pediatric patients, characterized by a narrowing of the aorta, typically near the ductus arteriosus. This constriction obstructs blood flow from the heart to the body, leading to increased pressure in the upper body and decreased pressure in the lower body. Early diagnosis via medical ultrasound…

Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) is a complex congenital heart defect commonly diagnosed in pediatric patients via ultrasound. This condition comprises four key abnormalities: a large ventricular septal defect (VSD), pulmonary stenosis, an overriding aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Early detection through pediatric cardiac ultrasound is crucial for treatment planning and improving patient outcomes, as the…

CDH (Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia) evaluation in pediatrics involves comprehensive ultrasound assessment to diagnose and monitor this birth defect, where abdominal organs protrude into the chest. Early prenatal ultrasound can detect key signs like mediastinal shift and stomach in the chest, crucial for planning specialized medical and surgical care. Postnatal ultrasound further assesses the severity and…

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is a chronic lung disease primarily affecting premature infants, especially those who required prolonged mechanical ventilation and oxygen therapy after birth. In pediatric medical and ultrasound contexts, BPD is characterized by abnormal lung development, inflammation, and scarring, leading to persistent respiratory symptoms and oxygen dependence. Ultrasound can indirectly assess the impact of…

Volvulus in pediatric ultrasound refers to the twisting of a segment of bowel, most commonly the small intestine, around its mesentery. This severe condition can obstruct blood flow, leading to bowel ischemia and necrosis, and is a medical emergency requiring urgent diagnosis. In infants and children, symptoms like bilious vomiting, abdominal pain, and distension are…

RSV bronchiolitis is a common pediatric respiratory infection, primarily affecting infants and young children. Caused by the Respiratory Syncytial Virus, it leads to inflammation and narrowing of the small airways (bronchioles) in the lungs, resulting in symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Ultrasound can aid in diagnosis by revealing characteristic findings such as B-lines…

Intussusception in pediatrics is a serious medical condition where one segment of the intestine telescopes into an adjacent segment, causing an obstruction. This typically presents in infants and young children with sudden, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and "currant jelly" stools. Early diagnosis is crucial to prevent complications like bowel ischemia and perforation. Ultrasound is the…

In pediatric ultrasound, appendicitis refers to the acute inflammation of the appendix, a common cause of abdominal pain in children. Ultrasound is a crucial diagnostic tool for appendicitis in pediatrics, offering a non-invasive way to visualize the inflamed appendix, which often appears as a non-compressible, blind-ending, tubular structure with a thickened wall and increased vascularity…

Pyloric stenosis in pediatric ultrasound refers to a condition where the pylorus, the outlet of the stomach, thickens and narrows. This obstructs food passage to the small intestine, primarily affecting infants from 2 to 8 weeks old. Symptoms include forceful, non-bilious vomiting after feeding, dehydration, and weight loss. Ultrasound is the diagnostic tool of choice,…