PAEDIATRICS | New frontiers in paediatric imaging
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| Saturday, June 14, 2025 |
| 3:45 PM - 5:05 PM |
| 218 | Lecture Rm |
Speaker
Miss Vivian Truong
Sonographer
Monash Health
Thyroid nodules in the paediatric population
3:45 PM - 4:05 PMAbstract
The detection of thyroid nodule within adults are far more common when compared to the paediatric population. However, there is a greater incidence of thyroid cancer and increased risk of malignancy in children than in adults. Ultrasound guidelines, classification and management are well established within adults however the literature is currently not in consensus for paediatric thyroid nodules. This review will address the current literature regarding the dilemmas and management of paediatric thyroid nodules in practice.
Biography
Miss Vivian Truong |
Monash Medical Centre
Qualified sonographer for 3 years and previously a radiographer for 8 years. Completed a fellowship in 2023 with a particular interest in specialising in paediatric sonography.
Ms Gaby D'Agostino
Sonographer
Royal Children's Hospital
Little voices, big waves: a peek into paediatric vocal cord imaging
4:05 PM - 4:25 PMAbstract
Vocal cord palsy in the paediatric population is most frequently associated with cardiac surgery. While flexible laryngoscopy remains the gold standard for evaluating vocal cords, ultrasound has emerged as an effective imaging modality for diagnosing vocal cord palsy. This presentation will explore the primary causes of vocal cord palsy in paediatric patients, provide an overview of relevant anatomy, outline ultrasound scanning techniques, and provide practical tips for accurate diagnosis.
Biography
Ms Gaby D'Agostino |
Royal Children's Hospital
Gaby is a qualified Sonographer with a background in medical radiations. She completed her initial qualifications in medical radiations in 2011 and earned her sonography qualification in 2021. Gaby has worked at the Royal Children's Hospital since 2013, where she has honed her expertise in paediatric sonography. Over the past four years, in addition to her professional growth, she has also embraced the rewarding challenge of raising two young daughters, Lucy (4.5) and Ella (3). Gaby is passionate about advancing patient care through accurate imaging and continues to develop her skills in the dynamic field of sonography.
Dr William Renton
Paediatric Rheumatologist
Monash Children's Hospital
The role of ultrasound in juvenile arthritis
4:25 PM - 4:45 PMAbstract
Juvenile arthritis is the most common chronic childhood rheumatic disease. The spectrum of highly effective treatment options has expanded rapidly over the last few decades and clinical remission is a realistic target for most patients. Abrogation of inflammation, even asymptmatic, is important to reduce the risk of disease related damage. To achieve this target, careful physical evaluation is key to inform treatment decisions. Ultrasound is an important adjunct to clinical examination to identify active inflammatory disease, assess for damage and exclude mimics.
Biography
Dr William Renton |
Monash Children's Hospital
William is a paediatric rheumatologist based at Monash Children's Hospital and The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne. He has an interest in musculoskeletal ultrasound, therapeutics and uveitis.
Dr Riwa Meshaka
Consultant
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Novel techniques in paediatric ultrasound
4:45 PM - 5:05 PMBiography
Dr Riwa Meshaka |
Great Ormond Street Hospital
Riwa is a London-based paediatric radiologist who has special interests in GI, GU and oncological paediatric imaging. Research interests include midgut malrotation and bowel imaging in paediatric inflammatory bowel disease.
