Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 62, Issue 4 , Pages 272-279, November 2011

Fluid Levels in Pediatric Imaging: A Pictorial Review

Diagnostic Imaging, the Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

published online 01 July 2010.

Abstract 

Fluid levels appearances are not uncommon findings in different diagnostic modalities including radiography, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The significance of such signs varies according to the involved sites and the clinical settings. Familiarity with their imaging features and their diagnostic value as well as their clinical implication are of paramount importance for the radiologist and the clinician. We aim to review a spectrum of examples of fluid levels encountered with different modalities in paediatric imaging and discuss their appearances and clinical significances.

Résumé 

Il n'est pas rare d'observer la présence d'un niveau liquide-liquide par différentes modalités diagnostiques, comme la radiographie, l'ultrasonographie, la tomodensitométrie et l'imagerie par résonance magnétique. Le sens à donner à un tel signe varie selon la région du corps touchée et les conditions cliniques. Il est absolument essentiel pour les radiologistes et les cliniciens de bien connaître ses caractéristiques d'imagerie, sa valeur diagnostique ainsi que ses répercussions cliniques. Nous visons à présenter un large éventail de cas de niveau liquide-liquide vus en imagerie pédiatrique détectés par différents moyens et à analyser leur présence ainsi que leur signification clinique.

Key Words: Fluid-fluid levels, Hematoma, Aneurysmal bone cyst, Intestinal obstruction

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PII: S0846-5371(10)00116-6

doi:10.1016/j.carj.2010.04.014

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 62, Issue 4 , Pages 272-279, November 2011