Contrast-enhanced ultrasound in non-operative management of pancreatic injury in childhood

Pediatr Radiol. 2006 Jun;36(6):558-60. doi: 10.1007/s00247-006-0157-7. Epub 2006 Apr 7.

Abstract

We report a 5-year-old child with pancreatic trauma from a blunt abdominal injury that was monitored with contrast-enhanced sonography. Unenhanced US failed to demonstrate the abnormality that was recognized by CT and MRI. The injury was well demonstrated by contrast-enhanced US which was therefore used for follow-up until its healing.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Amylases / blood
  • Child, Preschool
  • Contrast Media*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pancreas / injuries*
  • Pancreas / pathology*
  • Phospholipids*
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography / methods*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Phospholipids
  • contrast agent BR1
  • Amylases
  • Sulfur Hexafluoride