Glow Up Pediatric Minor Trauma Care: Detecting Adrenal Bleeding with Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Emergency

Yair Katzir1,2, Yehuda Tzur3,2

  • 1Pediatric Emergency Department, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.

POCUS Journal
|December 1, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric emergency physicians can use contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for evaluating minor abdominal trauma. This radiation-sparing technique successfully diagnosed an adrenal hemorrhage in a child, guiding clinical decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Minor abdominal blunt trauma is frequent in pediatric emergency departments.
  • Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) is the standard for diagnosing abdominal injuries but involves radiation.
  • Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) offers a radiation-sparing alternative.

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