Carlos Hernando Torres MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Roy Riascos MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Julie Hurteau MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Claudia Cotes MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To describe the ultrasound (US) technique used for the assessment of the spine in newborns.   2. To demonstrate the normal anatomy and the anatomical variants that the radiologist should recognize when imaging the spine of the newborn with high resolution US. 3. To demonstrate the strength of this modality as a screening tool for detection of spinal abnormalities in newborns. 4. To present a variety of cases of closed spinal dysraphism with and without a subcutaneous mass as well as disorders of midline notochordal integration and disorders of notochordal formation.  

1. Review the technique used to scan the spinal canal in pediatric patients, demonstrating:       - Normal anatomy       - Anatomical variants that could mimic pathology such as transitory dilation, ventriculus terminalis, pseudo arachnoid cyst and pseudo mass of the cauda equina. 2. Review the up to date classification of skin covered spinal dysraphism:       - with subcutaneous mass       - without a subcutaneous mass.       - disorders of midline notochordal integration       - disorders of notochordal formation 3. Sample cases 4. Summary  

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Torres, C, Riascos, R, Hurteau, J, Cotes, C, Ultrasound of the Spine in Newborns: A Great Screening Tool for Assessment of Anatomy, Normal Variants and Congenital Spinal Anomalies.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016781.html