Pediatric Radiology Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
radiocapitellar line
An imaginary line drawn through the radial neck and head that should pass through the capitellum on all radiographic views.
vein of Galen malformation
A rare arteriovenous malformation where arteries connect directly to the vein of Galen, bypassing normal capillary beds.
ventriculoperitoneal shunt
Surgically implanted device that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from brain ventricles to the peritoneal cavity to tre...
voiding cystourethrogram
Fluoroscopic study examining bladder and urethral anatomy during bladder filling and voiding, essential for diagnosing v...
Wilms tumor
The most common primary renal malignancy in children, typically presenting as an abdominal mass in patients under age 5.