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Pediatrics

Postnatal investigation of antenatally detected hydronephrosis

By Dr. Antoinette van den Brekel on October 28, 2015

Health care providers caring for pregnant women and newborns are often faced with a finding of fetal hydronephrosis on routine screening antenatal ultrasound; in fact it is seen in 1 to 2% of fetuses screened. Babies at risk of rapidly progressive renal injury due to urinary tract obstruction need to be evaluated and referred for specialized care urgently, prior to discharge from hospital.

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Pediatrics

Role of imaging in management of undescended testis (UDT)

By Dr. Kourosh Afshar on June 10, 2015

UDT is one of the common causes for referral to Pediatric Urologists. 1-2% of boys have UDT at age of 12 months. UDT is associated with increased risk of malignancy (relative risk 2.75-8).

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Thyroid Nodules: Get more information from your ultrasound

Thyroid Nodules: Get more information from your ultrasound

By Dr. Sandra Sirrs on February 4, 2013

Ultrasound can be a powerful tool in distinguishing thyroid nodules with malignant potential from benign ones. Thyroid nodules found on physical examination are common. Fewer than 5% of these nodules are malignant.

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