Bronchogenic Cyst
Fig. 52.1 Histological picture of excised bronchogenic cyst. Note the respiratory epithelial lining, seromucinous glands, and cartilage in the wall Embryology Bronchogenic cysts result from an abnormal budding of the…
Congenital Lobar Emphysema
Fig. 50.1 Chest x-ray showing congenital lobar emphysema involving the left upper lobe. Note the mediastinal shift and herniation of the affected lobe to the other side with compression on…
Neonatal Intestinal Obstruction
Fig. 22.1 Diagnosis of neonatal intestinal obstruction Differential Diagnosis Atresia and stenosis involving duodenum, small bowel, and colon Intestinal malrotation Meconium ileus (associated and not associated with cystic fibrosis) Hirschsprung’s…
Renal Tumors: Wilms Tumor (Nephroblastoma)
Fig. 62.1 Clinical photograph showing left-sided Wilms tumor An abdominal swelling or mass Abdominal pain Fever Nausea and vomiting Hematuria High blood pressure The tumor can grow rapidly, which may…
Congenital Paraesophageal Hernia
Fig. 49.1 Chest x-ray of a child with a paraesophageal hernia showing herniation of bowel loops in addition to the stomach (a) and a lateral chest x-ray showing bowel herniation…
Omphalocele
Fig. 37.1 Clinical photograph showing omphalocele. Note the location of the omphalocele in the center of the umbilical cord Fig. 37.2 Abdominal x-ray showing omphalocele and a clinical photograph showing…
Ovarian Cysts and Tumors
Fig. 60.1 a and b Clinical photographs showing a very large ovarian teratoma causing marked abdominal distension Teratomas are usually benign tumors . They have a characteristic appearance and teeth,…
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Fig. 71.1 Micturating cystourethrogram (MCUG) showing VUR secondary to urethral stricture Fig. 71.2 a MCUG in a patient with posterior urethral valve showing unilateral VUR. b MCUG showing severe VUR…
The Spleen
Fig. 38.1 Clinical photograph showing a child with splenomegaly A number of infections and diseases can contribute to splenomegaly. These include: Viral infections, such as infectious mononucleosis Bacterial infections, such…
Meckel’s Diverticulum
Fig. 26.1 Diagrammatic representation of Meckel’s diverticulum. It is a true diverticulum composed of all the three layers and lies on the antimesenteric border of the intestines It is present…
