Ultrasound of congenital and inherited disorders of the pediatric hepatobiliary system, pancreas and spleen

Pediatr Radiol. 2017 Aug;47(9):1069-1078. doi: 10.1007/s00247-017-3869-y. Epub 2017 Aug 4.

Abstract

Ultrasound is often the initial imaging examination performed of the solid organs of the pediatric abdomen. The sonographic appearance of the hepatobiliary system, pancreas and spleen changes with growth and development. This article reviews the normal US appearance of these organs in children and illustrates, through case examples, congenital and inherited conditions that affect them.

Keywords: Liver; Pancreas; Pediatrics; Spleen; Ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biliary Tract / abnormalities
  • Biliary Tract / diagnostic imaging
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / congenital*
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Biliary Tract Diseases / genetics*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver / abnormalities
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Diseases / congenital*
  • Liver Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Diseases / genetics*
  • Pancreas / abnormalities
  • Pancreas / diagnostic imaging
  • Pancreatic Diseases / congenital*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Pancreatic Diseases / genetics*
  • Spleen / abnormalities
  • Spleen / diagnostic imaging
  • Splenic Diseases / congenital*
  • Splenic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Splenic Diseases / genetics*
  • Ultrasonography / methods*