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Nontraumatic Pediatric Head and Neck Emergencies: Resource for On-Call Radiologists

Alexandra M Foust1, Lindsey Johnstone1, Rekha Krishnasarma1

  • 1From the Department of Radiology, Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, 2200 Children's Way, Nashville, TN 37232 (A.M.F., L.J., R.K., D.C.M., E.S., T.T., S.P., A.S.); Department of Radiology, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, AZ (J.V.); and Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA (K.S.).

Radiographics : a Review Publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
|September 12, 2024
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Radiologists can use this guide to diagnose acute, nontraumatic head and neck diseases in children. It covers common conditions, congenital anomalies, and infections, aiding timely diagnosis in emergency settings.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Imaging
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Pediatric head and neck emergencies present unique challenges for radiologists.
  • Congenital lesions and specific infection/neoplasm incidences differ from adults.
  • Nonspecific presentations in pediatric patients necessitate accurate imaging interpretation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a practical on-call resource for radiology trainees.
  • To aid in the diagnosis of acute nontraumatic head and neck diseases in pediatric patients.
  • To highlight key imaging findings, pitfalls, and mimics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of common acute nontraumatic pediatric head and neck diseases.
  • Organization of information by anatomical location.
  • Inclusion of pearls, pitfalls, and mimics for differential diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive overview of pediatric head and neck emergencies is presented.
  • Key imaging features for various conditions are detailed.
  • Differential diagnostic considerations are emphasized.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and timely diagnosis of pediatric head and neck emergencies is crucial.
  • This resource assists radiologists in managing these complex cases.
  • Familiarity with pediatric-specific conditions improves diagnostic accuracy.

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