Pediatric Ultrasound

Question 1

In which cistern is the Circle of Willis located?

Answer 1

Interpeduncular cistern

Question 2

Name two types of caudal regression.

Answer 2

1.** Sacral agenesis: **mildest form
2. Sirenomelia: most severe form

Question 3

What happens in a patient with Lemierre’s syndrome?

Answer 3

The patient develops** thrombophlebitis of the tonsillar veins.**

The thrombus propagates into the IJV causing septicemia and possibly septic emboli entering the lungs.

Question 4

Intussusception occurs more commonly in which part of the small intestine?

Answer 4

The Ileum.

Question 5

What syndrome is a wandering spleen associated with?

Answer 5

Prune Belly syndrome