Ultrasound features of pediatric Crohn disease: a guide for case interpretation

Pediatr Radiol. 2015 Sep;45(10):1557-66; quiz 1554-6. doi: 10.1007/s00247-015-3351-7. Epub 2015 Jul 12.

Abstract

With the emerging use of ultrasound in the evaluation of children with Crohn disease presenting with acute abdominal symptoms, there is a need to become familiar with the sonographic features of this disease. Our aim is to provide a primer of the characteristic intramural and extramural US findings in children with Crohn disease to serve as a practical and systematic guide to interpretation.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Crohn Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Digestive System / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Ultrasonography

Supplementary concepts

  • Pediatric Crohn's disease