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Neonatal detection and evaluation of infantile polycystic disease by gray scale echography
Author(s) -
Thomas John L.,
Sumner Thomas E.,
Crowe James E.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of clinical ultrasound
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.272
H-Index - 61
eISSN - 1097-0096
pISSN - 0091-2751
DOI - 10.1002/jcu.1870060515
Subject(s) - medicine , polycystic disease , polycystic kidney disease , radiology , polycystic liver disease , ultrasonography , pathology , disease , liver disease , kidney , surgery , liver transplantation , transplantation
Abstract Infantile polycystic disease (IPCD) is an uncommon pathologic entity involving the kidneys and liver. Gray scale echography can detect this pathologic process within the kidneys, despite the presence of renal failure. In addition, the sonic study may detect associated hepatic abnormalities even though isotopic liver scan is normal. These capabilities make the ultrasonic examination uniquely suited for evaluating patients with IPCD.