Bilal Sethi

Posterior fossa tumours in children

Posterior fossa tumours account for a significant proportion of paediatric brain neoplasms, representing up to 60% of solid brain tumours in children. These tumours arise in the infratentorial compartment, encompassing the cerebellum and brainstem, and commonly present with complications such as hydrocephalus. Importantly, the differential diagnosis of posterior fossa tumours in children differs markedly from […]

Eilidh Houghton

Dr Eilidh Houghton, Dr Bilal Sethi

Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital

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The double bubble sign

The double bubble sign in neonates is seen on plain abdominal radiographs in a variety of conditions. It represents gas distended dilated stomach and proximal duodenum, and implies congenital proximal bowel obstruction. A newborn with a double bubble and no distal bowel gas can be presumed to have duodenal atresia and in most cases no […]

Dr B S Sethi, Dr K A Duncan, Mr C P Driver

Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital

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Superior mesenteric artery compression disorders

The superior mesenteric artery (SMA) originates from the anterior aspect of the abdominal aorta, just below the celiac trunk at the level of the L1 vertebra. Normally, the SMA is surrounded by fat and lymphatic tissues which provide a cushion between it and its surrounding structures. The mesenteric fat pad between the SMA and aorta […]

Dr Bilal Amin Sethi

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

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