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Ultrasound Measurements in pediatrics and neonate



Adrenal gland





The length (L) of the gland is defined as the maximum cephalocaudal dimension (either coronal or sagital plane).
The width is defined as the maximum thickness of one of the limbs.

Causes of enlargement of adrenal glands:
  • Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
  • Adrenal Hemorrhage
  • Adrenal Neuroblastoma



Appendix






Ultrasonographic anteroposterior measurement of the appendix.
Casues of enlarged appendix:
  • Appendicitis
  • Cystic fibrosis
  • Lymphoid hypertrophy (Immune deficiency, viral enteritis)
  • Intraluminal gas, mucus of faeces
  • Mucocele



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