Abstract
Article: Mesenteric Vessel Abnormalities Detected With Sonography: A Possible Gateway to the Early Diagnosis of Various Gastrointestinal Anomalies
Authors: Seyed Ali Alamdaran, Associate Professor of Radiology, Masoud Mahdavi Rashed, Associate Professor of Radiology, Shima Arjmand, Resident of Radiology, and Reza Rahimzadeh Oskooei, Medical Student
Category: Pediatric Sonography [PS]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Mesenteric Vessel Abnormalities Detected With Sonography: A Possible Gateway to the Early Diagnosis of Various Gastrointestinal Anomalies,” you will be able to
Describe the sonographic appearance of malrotation
Identify findings associated with malrotation in the pediatric patient
Describe the limitations of using sonography to diagnose mesenteric vessel abnormalities
Which is the location of the superior mesenteric vein in patients with malrotation? To the left side of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) To the right side of the SMA Cephalic to the celiac axis Anterior to the celiac axis
Which sonographic finding is suggestive of malrotation? Whirlpool sign Water lily sign Wheel within a wheel sign Clock sign
Which was the most common finding seen with malrotation and mass effect? Hepatic cyst Abdominal tumor Mesenteric vessel displacement Gallbladder hydrops
How many mesenteric vessel abnormalities were seen only in the distal portion of the vessels? 73.5% 35.5% 27.5% 55.5%
Which pathology found an acute deviation of the SMA to the right or left, perpendicular to the aorta? Cholodocal cyst Gallbladder hydrops Malrotation Diaphragmatic hernia
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