Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

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Fig. 58.1 Histological picture showing features of Hodgkin’s lymphoma including the multinucleated Reed–Sternberg cells Hodgkin’s lymphoma occurs at two peaks: the first in young adulthood (age 15–35) and the second…

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Cloacal Anomalies

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Fig. 55.1 Contrast study showing a classic cloaca where the rectum, vagina, and urethra join together and open in a single perineal opening Fig. 55.2 Diagrammatic representation of a cloaca…

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Necrotizing Enterocolitis

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Fig. 31.1 Clinical photograph of a premature infant who is typically susceptible to NEC Incidence The incidence of NEC is variable but generally affects 1–3 per 2000–4000 live births or…

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Neuroblastoma

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Fig. 59.1 a Clinical photograph in a patient with abdominal neuroblastoma. Note the mass crossing the midline. b Abdominal CT scan showing a large abdominal neuroblastoma crossing the midline As…

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Pediatric Liver Tumors

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Fig. 61.1 a and b Clinical photographs showing large abdominal mass due to mesenchymal hamartoma Alpha-fetoprotein level may be elevated. Abdominal X-ray may show calcification (Fig. 61.2). Fig. 61.2 Abdominal X-ray…

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Cloacal Extrophy

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Fig. 56.1 Clinical photograph showing the components of the cloacal extrophy Fig. 56.2 Clinical photograph showing a classic cloacal extrophy Cloacal extrophy, which is also called vesico-intestinal fissure, is one…

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Pelviureteric Junction Obstruction

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Fig. 69.1 Intravenous urogram (IVU) showing bilateral PUJ obstruction Prior to the use of prenatal ultrasonography, most patients with PUJ obstruction presented with pain, hematuria, urinary tract infections, failure to…

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Intestinal Malrotation

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Fig. 25.1 a and b, Diagrammatic representation of intestinal volvulus secondary to malrotation. The intestines twist in a clockwise direction around the superior mesenteric artery Fig. 25.2 Barium meal and…

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Congenital Pancreatic Cysts

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Fig. 44.1 A clinical photograph showing a large congenital pancreatic cyst They may however be symptomatic as a result of pressure on adjacent structures leading to: Abdominal distention Vomiting Jaundice…

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Biliary Atresia

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Fig. 42.1 Classification of biliary atresia Type I: Atresia involving the common bile duct. The proximal bile ducts are patent. Type II: Atresia involving the common hepatic duct. This is…

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