Abstract
Imaging can play an integral role in the evaluation, diagnosis, and even treatment of children with new or chronic hepatobiliary disorders involving a native or transplanted liver. The primary imaging modalities that are routinely called upon to evaluate the pediatric liver include ultrasound (US), computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and nuclear scintigraphy. The detailed anatomical capabilities offered by US, CT, and MRI have essentially eliminated the need for conventional x-ray images.
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Vo, N.“., Shet, N. (2014). Radiology of the Liver in Children. In: Murray, K., Horslen, S. (eds) Diseases of the Liver in Children. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-9005-0_5
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