Clinicals 5/27/11

Myelomeningocele found on an infant in utero and then scanned post birth.

Clinicals 5/20/11

Contracted, stone filled gallbladder with shadowing from the stones.

Clinicals 5/13/11

Choledochallithiasis was found

Clinicals 5/6/11

In clinicals I have been encountering infant spines. We scan these for reasons such as a sacral dimple. When scanning a sacral dimple we are looking for a communicating sinus tract that may lead to the outer surface of the skin. This is a negative thing because if there is an opening it can lead to infection of the spinal canal. We also evaluate the spinal cord to ensure that it is not tethered. This is also a negative thing if seen. We also document where the conus medularis terminates because it is important information for the radiologist to know and to link with associated pathologies. Another great week and an end to our spring semester! =)