Spleen and Peritoneal Cavity

Abstract

Cranial ultrasound is a valuable diagnostic tool with distinct advantages compared to alternative imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, particularly in the young child, including easy accessibility, relatively low cost, no radiation, and a short examination time. In this chapter, up-to-date imaging techniques, development and anatomy, and common disorders encountered in clinical practice are discussed, as well as rare and challenging but important diagnoses in the pediatric population. Inherent limitations of cranial ultrasound as well as common pitfalls are reviewed.