Pediatrics Flashcards
what is an infant’s age range
one month to two years
what is a neonate’s age range
birth to one month
what is children age range
two to twelve years
what is adolescent age range
twelve to sixteen years
exam prep for pediatrics
trust of the patient and the parents
distracting devices
describe jaundice
MOST COMMON indication for imaging the biliary tree
CONGENITAL
during the first few weeks of life, many neonates experience _______ jaundice
transient
if the neonate has jaundice that persists beyond ____ wks after delivery, an US may be ordered
2 wks
what are the 3 most common causes for jaundice
choledochal cyst
biliary atresia
hepatitis
where can extrahepatic obstruction jaundice come from
choledochal cyst
biliary atresia
perforation of the ducts
where can intrahepatic obstruction (hepatocellular) jaundice come from
hepatitis
metabolic disease
clinical symptoms of choledochal cyst
palpable mass
weight loss
jaundice and pain
what is a choledochal cyst
abn cystic dilatation of the biliary tree
looks like a cyst but is not a cyst
types of choledochal cyst
fusiform dilatation of the CBD
cystic structures communication with the ducts
dilation of the intra and extra hepatic ducts
caroli’s disease with intrahepatic duct dilation
what might cause hepatitis
metabolic
idiopathic
via vagina
catheter
hepatitis is asssociated with __________
hepatomegaly
hepatitis sonographically
increased in echogenicity
decreased visualization of vessels
describe biliary atresia
narrowing or underdevelopment of the biliary ductal system
clincal symptoms of biliary atresia
jaundice acholic (clay like) stools distended abd absent or smal GB slight descrease in visualization of portal
biliary atresia will have what sign on histology
“triangular cord”
echogenic cord anterior to the PV - remnant of duct noted near porta hepatis
what is polysplenia syndrome
associated with biliary atresia
heart defects and situs abn’s, spleen abn’s
what is Kasai operation
associated with biliary atresia
anastomosis of liver ducts to intestine
biliary atresia could also be associated with ______ abn’s
genetic