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Radiology Reference Values
Abdomen 34
Intra-Hepatic Ducts
- Normal
- <2 mm
Benson CB, Arger PH, Bluth EI. Ultrasound, A Practical Approach to Clinical Problems. Thieme. (2000).
Common Hepatic Duct
- Normal
- <5 mm
Lutz HT, Buscarini E. Who Manual of Diagnostic Ultrasound. World Health Organization (2nd edition). (2011).
Common Bile Duct
- Without Cholecystectomy
- <6 mm
- Post-Cholecystectomy
- <10 mm
Trondsen E, Edwin B, Reiertsen O et-al. Prediction of common bile duct stones prior to cholecystectomy: a prospective validation of a discriminant analysis function. Arch Surg. 1998;133 (2): 162-6.
Diameter
- Pancreatic Head
- <3 mm
- Pancreatic Body And Tail
- <2 mm
Edge MD, Hoteit M, Patel AP et-al. Clinical significance of main pancreatic duct dilation on computed tomography: single and double duct dilation. World J. Gastroenterol. 2007;13 (11): 1701-5.
Diameter
- Ultrasound
- <6 mm
- Cystic Fibrosis
- <8 mm
- CT
- <8 mm
Rettenbacher T, Hollerweger A, Macheiner P et-al. Outer diameter of the vermiform appendix as a sign of acute appendicitis: evaluation at US. Radiology. 2001;218 (3): 757-62. Lardenoye SW, Puylaert JB, Smit MJ et-al. Appendix in children with cystic fibrosis: US features. Radiology. 2004;232 (1): 187-9.
Wall Thickness
- Normal
- <3 mm
Rioux M. Sonographic detection of the normal and abnormal appendix. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1992;158 (4): 773-8.
Wall Thickness
- Normal
- <5 mm
Berkovich GY, Levine MS, Miller WT. CT findings in patients with esophagitis. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2000;175 (5): 1431-4.
Wall Thickness
- Normal
- <10 mm
Tongdee R, Kongkaw L, Tongdee T. A study of wall thickness of gastric antrum: comparison among normal, benign and malignant gastric conditions on MDCT scan. J Med Assoc Thai. 2012;95 (11): 1441-8.
Wall Thickness
- Anteroposterior
- <3 mm
Macari M, Balthazar EJ. CT of bowel wall thickening: significance and pitfalls of interpretation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2001;176 (5): 1105-16.
Diameter
- Normal
- <10 mm
Kim S, Lee NK, Lee JW et-al. CT evaluation of the bulging papilla with endoscopic correlation. Radiographics. 27 (4): 1023-38.
Diameter
- Anteroposterior
- <6 cm
Horton KM, Corl FM, Fishman EK. CT evaluation of the colon: inflammatory disease. Radiographics. 20 (2): 399-418.
Wall Thickness
- Normal
- <3-5 mm
Wiesner W, Khurana B, Ji H et-al. CT of acute bowel ischemia. Radiology. 2003;226 (3): 635-50.
Caecum
- Anteroposterior
- <9 cm
Horton KM, Corl FM, Fishman EK. CT evaluation of the colon: inflammatory disease. Radiographics. 20 (2): 399-418.
Arm Thickness
- Normal
- <3 mm
Rosette JJ. Imaging in Oncological Urology. Springer. (2009).
Phi Angle
- Normal
- 30-60¡
Blachar A, Blank A, Gavert N et-al. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery for morbid obesity: imaging of normal anatomic features and postoperative gastrointestinal complications. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007;188 (2): 472-9.
Gastric Band
- Normal
- >5 mm
Blachar A, Blank A, Gavert N et-al. Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding surgery for morbid obesity: imaging of normal anatomic features and postoperative gastrointestinal complications. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007;188 (2): 472-9.
Diameter
- 0-3 months
- 6 cm
- 3-6 months
- 6.5 cm
- 6-12 months
- 7 cm
- 1-2 y/o
- 8 cm
- 2-4 y/o
- 9 cm
- 4-6 y/o
- 9.5 cm
- 6-8 y/o
- 10 cm
- 8-10 y/o
- 11 cm
- 10-12 y/o
- 11.5 cm
- 12-15 y/o
- 12 cm
- 15-20 y/o (women)
- 12 cm
- 15-20 y/o (men)
- 13 cm
Hosey RG, Mattacola CG, Kriss V et-al. Ultrasound assessment of spleen size in collegiate athletes. Br J Sports Med. 2006;40 (3): 251-4. Rosenberg HK, Markowitz RI, Kolbeg H, et al. Normal splenic size in infants and children: sonographic measurements. AJR 1991; 157:119-121.
Diameter
- Adult
- <4 cm x 10 cm
- Anteroposterior · 0-1 y/o
- 1.2 cm
- Transverse · 0-1 y/o
- 1.4 cm
- Length · 0-1 y/o
- 3.4 cm
- Anteroposterior · 2-5 y/o
- 2.3 cm
- Transverse · 2-5 y/o
- 3.9 cm
- Length · 2-5 y/o
- 5.2 cm
- Anteroposterior · 6-8 y/o
- 2.4 cm
- Transverse · 6-8 y/o
- 3.0 cm
- Length · 6-8 y/o
- 7.4 cm
- Anteroposterior · 9-11 y/o
- 3.2 cm
- Transverse · 9-11 y/o
- 3.6 cm
- Length · 9-11 y/o
- 6.5 cm
Bisset. Differential Diagnosis in Abdominal Ultrasound, 3/e. Elsevier India. (2008). McGahan JP, Phillips HE, Cox KL. Sonography of the normal pediatric gallbladder and biliary tract. Radiology 1982; 144(4): 873-875.
Wall Thickness
- Adult
- <3 mm
- 0-1 y/o
- 3 mm
- 2-5 y/o
- 2 mm
- 6-8 y/o
- 3.0 mm
- 9-11 y/o
- 3.0 mm
- 12-16 y/o
- 3 mm
Majeski J. Significance of preoperative ultrasound measurement of gallbladder wall thickness. Am Surg. 2007;73 (9): 926-9.. McGahan JP, Phillips HE, Cox KL. Sonography of the normal pediatric gallbladder and biliary tract. Radiology 1982; 144(4): 873-875.
Maximal Diameter
- 0-1 y/o
- 2.0 mm
- 2-5 y/o
- 3.0 mm
- 6-8 y/o
- 2.0 mm
- 9-11 y/o
- 3.0 mm
- 12-16 y/o
- 4.0 mm
McGahan JP, Phillips HE, Cox KL. Sonography of the normal pediatric gallbladder and biliary tract. Radiology 1982; 144(4): 873-875.
Maximal Diameter
- 0-2 y/o
- 2.0 mm
- 2-6 y/o
- 4.0 mm
- 6-12 y/o
- 6.0 mm
- 12-14 y/o
- 7.0 mm
Witcombe JB, Cremin BJ. The width of the common bile duct in childhood. Pediatr Radiol. 1978;7 (3): 147-9.
Diameter
- Anteroposterior · Adult
- <3 cm
- Anteroposterior · 6 months
- 13.9 mm
- Anteroposterior · 1 y/o
- 14.9 mm
- Anteroposterior · 2 y/o
- 16.9 mm
- Anteroposterior · 3 y/o
- 18.6 mm
- Anteroposterior · 4 y/o
- 20.8 mm
- Anteroposterior · 5 y/o
- 20.9 mm
- Anteroposterior · 6 y/o
- 21.8 mm
- Anteroposterior · 7 y/o
- 22.4 mm
- Anteroposterior · 8 y/o
- 22.9 mm
- Anteroposterior · 9 y/o
- 23.3 mm
- Anteroposterior · 10 y/o
- 23.7 mm
- Anteroposterior · 11 y/o
- 24.0 mm
- Anteroposterior · 12 y/o
- 24.2 mm
- Anteroposterior · 13 y/o
- 24.4 mm
- Anteroposterior · 14 y/o
- 24.6 mm
- Anteroposterior · 15 y/o
- 24.9 mm
Silva AC, Pimenta M, Guimares LS. Small bowel obstruction: what to look for. Radiographics. 29 (2): 423-39. Haworth EM, et al: Radiologic measurement of small bowel caliber in normal subjects according to age. Clin Radiol 18:427-431, 1967.
Rectosigmoid Index
- Normal
- >1
Pochaczevsky R, Leonidas JC. The "recto-sigmoid index". A measurement for the early diagnosis of Hirschsprung's disease. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med. 1975;123 (4): 770-7.
Presacral Space
- 0-15 y/o
- <5 mm
Eklf O, Gierup J. The retrorectal soft tissue space in children: normal variations and appearances in granulomatous colitis. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med. 1970;108
Diameter
- Anteroposterior · Head · Adult
- <3 cm
- Anteroposterior · Body · Adult
- <2.5 cm
- Anteroposterior · Tail · Adult
- <2 cm
- Anteroposterior · Head · <1 month
- 1.4 cm
- Anteroposterior · Head · 1m.-1 y/o
- 2.0 cm
- Anteroposterior · Head · 1-5 y/o
- 2.0 cm
- Anteroposterior · Head · 5-10 y/o
- 2.0 cm
- Anteroposterior · Head · 10-19 y/o
- 2.5 cm
- Anteroposterior · Body · <1 month
- 0.8 cm
- Anteroposterior · Body · 1m.-1 y/o
- 1.1 cm
- Anteroposterior · Body · 1-5 y/o
- 1.2 cm
- Anteroposterior · Body · 5-10 y/o
- 1.3 cm
- Anteroposterior · Body · 10-19 y/o
- 1.4 cm
- Anteroposterior · Tail · <1 month
- 1.4 cm
- Anteroposterior · Tail · 1m.- 1 y/o
- 1.6 cm
- Anteroposterior · Tail · 1-5 y/o
- 2.2 cm
- Anteroposterior · Tail · 5-10 y/o
- 2.2 cm
- Anteroposterior · Tail · 10-19 y/o
- 2.4 cm
Kreel L, Haertel M, Katz D. Computed tomography of the normal pancreas. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1977;1 (3): 290-9. Siegel MJ, Martin KW, Worthington JL. Normal and abnormal pancreas in children: US studies. Radiology. 1987;165 (1): 15-8.
Wirsung Canal
- Anteroposterior
- <2 mm
Siegel MJ, Martin KW, Worthington JL. Normal and abnormal pancreas in children: US studies. Radiology. 1987;165 (1): 15-8.
Diameter
- Midclavicular · Adult
- <155 mm
- Midclavicular · 1-3 months
- 90 mm
- Midclavicular · 4-6 months
- 95 mm
- Midclavicular · 7-9 months
- 100 mm
- Midclavicular · 1-3 y/o
- 105 mm
- Midclavicular · 3-5 y/o
- 115 mm
- Midclavicular · 5-7 y/o
- 125 mm
- Midclavicular · 7-9 y/o
- 130 mm
- Midclavicular · 9-11 y/o
- 135 mm
- Midclavicular · 11-15 y/o
- 140 mm
- Midclavicular · 15-17 y/o
- 145 mm
Tchelepi H, Ralls PW, Radin R et-al. Sonography of diffuse liver disease. J Ultrasound Med. 2002;21 (9): 1023-32. Konu_ OL, Ozdemir A, Akkaya A et-al. Normal liver, spleen, and kidney dimensions in neonates, infants, and children: evaluation with sonography. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1998;171 (6): 1693-8.
Diameter
- Maximal Size · Newborn
- <3.6 cm
- Length · Newborn
- <5 mm
- Thickness · Newborn
- <5 mm
Oppenheimer DA, Carroll BA, Yousem S. Sonography of the normal neonatal adrenal gland. Radiology. 1983;146 (1): 157-60.
Diameter
- Muscle Thickness
- <3 mm
- Length
- <15 mm
Iqbal CW, Rivard DC, Mortellaro VE et-al. Evaluation of ultrasonographic parameters in the diagnosis of pyloric stenosis relative to patient age and size. J. Pediatr. Surg. 2012;47 (8): 1542-7.
Maximal Diameter
- 9 days-1 month
- 6 mm
- 1-9 month
- 7-8 mm
- 10 month-7 y/o
- 8-11 mm
- 7-16 y/o
- 9-13 mm
Haase FR, Brenner A. Esophageal diameters at various ages. Arch Otolaryngol. 1963;77 : 119-22.
Gastric Distension
- Anteroposterior
- >7 cm
Weissleder R. Primer of Diagnostic Imaging. C.V. Mosby. p. 588. (2007).
Newborn Gastrointestinal Air
- Anteroposterior · Gastric
- 2 hours
- Anteroposterior · Small Bowel
- 6 hours
- Anteroposterior · Rectum
- 24 hours
Weissleder R, M.D. JW, Chen JW. Primer of Diagnostic Imaging, Expert Consult- Online and Print. Mosby Incorporated. p. 627. (2011).
Microcolon
- Anteroposterior
- <1 cm
Maxfield CM, Bartz BH, Shaffer JL. A pattern-based approach to bowel obstruction in the newborn. Pediatr Radiol. 2013;43 (3): 318-29.
Segments
- Segment I (Caudate Lobe)
- Located posteriorly, tucked between the IVC and the ligamentum venosum.
- Segment II
- The superior part of the far-left lateral liver.
- Segment III
- The inferior part of the left lateral liver, below Segment II.
- Segment IV
- The Quadrate lobe, divided into IVA (superior) and IVB (inferior), located between the left and middle hepatic veins.
- Segment V
- The inferior part of the right lobe, often found near the gallbladder.
- Segment VI
- The inferior part of the right lobe, located more posteriorly/laterally than Segment V.
- Segment VII
- The superior part of the posterior right lobe.
- Segment VIII
- The superior part of the anterior right lobe, sitting "on top" of Segment V.
No reference specified.
Cardiothoracic 26
Left Pulmonary Artery
- Lateral
- <18 mm
Reed JC. Chest Radiology Plain Film Patterns and Differential Diagnoses, E-Book. Mosby. (2010).
Right Descending Pulmonary Artery
- Posteroanterior
- <16 mm
Reed JC. Chest Radiology Plain Film Patterns and Differential Diagnoses, E-Book. Mosby. (2010).
Posterior Wall
- Lateral
- <3 mm
Coche EE. Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging, Comparative Interpretation of Ct and Standard Radiography of the Chest. Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. p. 113 (2011).
Posterior Tracheal Wall
- Lateral
- <2.5 mm
Coche EE. Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging, Comparative Interpretation of Ct and Standard Radiography of the Chest. Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. p. 113 (2011).
Retrosternal Space
- Lateral
- <2.5 cm
Simon G, Pride NB, Jones NL et-al. Relation between abnormalities in the chest radiograph and changes in pulmonary function in chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Thorax. 1973;28 (1): 15-23.
Flattening
- Posteroanterior
- <1.5 cm
M.D. JC, Stern EJ. Chest Radiology, The Essentials. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2008).
Tracheoesophageal Stripe
- Lateral
- <5.5 mm
Coche EE. Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging, Comparative Interpretation of Ct and Standard Radiography of the Chest. Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg. p. 113 (2011).
Anterior Junction Line
- Posteroanterior
- <1 mm
Gibbs JM, Chandrasekhar CA, Ferguson EC et-al. Lines and stripes: where did they go? - From conventional radiography to CT. Radiographics. 27 (1): 33-48.
Posterior Junction Line
- Posteroanterior
- <1 mm
Gibbs JM, Chandrasekhar CA, Ferguson EC et-al. Lines and stripes: where did they go? - From conventional radiography to CT. Radiographics. 27 (1): 33-48.
Maximal Diameter
- Posteroanterior
- <3 cm
Kwong JS, Mller NL, Miller RR. Diseases of the trachea and main-stem bronchi: correlation of CT with pathologic findings. Radiographics. 1992;12 (4): 645-57.
Maximal Diameter
- Posteroanterior
- <2.4 cm
Kwong JS, Mller NL, Miller RR. Diseases of the trachea and main-stem bronchi: correlation of CT with pathologic findings. Radiographics. 1992;12 (4): 645-57.
Diameter
- Posteroanterior
- <2.3 cm
Kwong JS, Muller NL, Miller RR. Diseases of the trachea and main-stem bronchi: correlation of CT with pathologic findings. Radiographics. 1992;12 (4): 645-57.
Carina Angle
- Posteroanterior
- 40-80¡
Haskin PH, Goodman LR. Normal tracheal bifurcation angle: a reassessment. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1982;139 (5): 879-82.
Trachea Coronal Diameter / Sagittal Diameter Ratio
- Normal
- >0.6
Brant WE, M.D. CA. Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology. LWW. (2012).
Right Paratracheal Stripe
- Posteroanterior
- < 4mm
Brant WE, M.D. CA. Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology. LWW. (2012).
Maximal Diameter
- Posteroanterior
- <4.5 mm
Shields TW, LoCicero J, M.D. CE et-al. General Thoracic Surgery: Pt. 1. The lung, pleura, diaphragm, and chest wall. Sect. I. Anatomy of the chest wall and lungs. 1. Anatomy of the thorax. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2009).
Diameter
- Posteroanterior
- <7 cm
Brant WE, M.D. CA. Fundamentals of Diagnostic Radiology. LWW. (2012).
Arch Of Azygos Vein
- Posteroanterior
- <7 mm
Heitzman ER. Radiologic appearance of the azygos vein in cardiovascular disease. Circulation. 1973;47 (3): 628-34.
Haller Index
- Axial
- <2.5
Haller JA, Kramer SS, Lietman SA. Use of CT scans in selection of patients for pectus excavatum surgery: a preliminary report. J. Pediatr. Surg. 1987;22 (10): 904-6.
Descending Right
- Posteroanterior
- 16 mm
Reed JC. Chest Radiology Plain Film Patterns and Differential Diagnoses, E-Book. Mosby. (2010)
Left
- Lateral
- 18 mm
Reed JC. Chest Radiology Plain Film Patterns and Differential Diagnoses, E-Book. Mosby. (2010)
Cardiothoracic Index
- Posteroanterior · Adult
- <0.5
- 1-2 y/o
- 0.6
- 2-3 y/o
- 0.5
- 3-5 y/o
- 0.52
- >5 y/o
- 0.5
- 0-3 weeks
- 0.65
- 4-7 weeks
- 0.7
- 8-23 weeks
- 0.67
- 24-47 weeks
- 0.66
- 48 weeks
- 0.61
Maresh MM, Washburn AH. Size of the heart in healthy children. Am J Dis Child 56:33, 1936. Weissman NJ, Adelmann GA. Cardiac Imaging Secrets. Elsevier Health Sciences. (2004).
Cardiac Diameter
- Posteroanterior · Adult
- <15 cm
- Transverse · 4 y/o
- 71 mm
- Transverse · 5 y/o
- 76 mm
- Transverse · 6 y/o
- 81 mm
- Transverse · 7 y/o
- 86 mm
- Transverse · 8 y/o
- 91 mm
- Transverse · 9 y/o
- 96 mm
- Transverse · 10 y/o
- 101 mm
- Transverse · 11 y/o
- 106 mm
- Transverse · 12 y/o
- 111 mm
- Transverse · 13 y/o
- 116 mm
- Transverse · 14 y/o
- 121 mm
- Transverse · 15 y/o
- 126 mm
- Transverse · 16 y/o
- 130 mm
Esguerra gomez G. Importance of the relation between the anthropometric index and the transverse cardiac diameter for appraising the size of the heart. Radiology. 1951;57. Chockalingam. Cardiac X-Rays Cardiac Radiology Series. Elsevier India. (2006).
Diameter
- Anteroposterior · 0-10 y/o
- 2.52 cm
- Transverse · 0-10 y/o
- 3.13 cm
- Craniocaudal · 0-10 y/o
- 3.53 cm
- Anteroposterior · 10-20 y/o
- 2.56 cm
- Transverse · 10-20 y/o
- 3.05 cm
- Craniocaudal · 10-20 y/o
- 4.99 cm
Francis IR, Glazer GM, Bookstein FL, Gross BH. The thymus: reexaminatinon of age-related changes in size and shape. AJR 1985; 145:249-254.
Trachea
- Lateral · C5 · Newborn
- 4.5 mm
- Lateral · T1 · Newborn
- 3.9 mm
- Lateral · T3 · Newborn
- 3.5 mm
- Anteroposterior · C5 · Newborn
- 2-7 mm
- Anteroposterior · T1 · Newborn
- 1-6 mm
- Anteroposterior · T3 · Newborn
- 1-5 mm
Donaldson SW, Tompsett AC. Tracheal diameter in the normal newborn infant. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med. 1952;67 (5): 785-7.
Diameter
- Anteroposterior
- <4 mm
Savoca CJ, Brasch RC, Gooding CA et-al. The right paratracheal stripe in children. Pediatr Radiol. 1978;6 (4): 203-7.
Genitourinary 22
Maximal Thickness
- Normal
- 2-8 cm
Dogra VS, Gottlieb RH, Oka M et-al. Sonography of the scrotum. Radiology. 2003;227 (1): 18-36.
Resistance Index (Arterial)
- Normal
- 0.48-0.75
Dogra VS, Gottlieb RH, Oka M et-al. Sonography of the scrotum. Radiology. 2003;227 (1): 18-36.
Resistance Index
- Normal
- 0.46-0.68
Dogra VS, Gottlieb RH, Oka M et-al. Sonography of the scrotum. Radiology. 2003;227 (1): 18-36.
Diameter
- Normal
- <5 mm
Dogra VS, Gottlieb RH, Oka M et-al. Sonography of the scrotum. Radiology. 2003;227 (1): 18-36.
Dimension
- Body
- <2-4 mm
- Tail
- 2-5 mm
- Head (Globus Major)
- 5-12 mm
Dogra VS, Gottlieb RH, Oka M et-al. Sonography of the scrotum. Radiology. 2003;227 (1): 18-36.
Dimension
- Normal
- 4-5 x 2-3 x 2-2.5 cm
Middleton WD, Kurtz AB. Ultrasound: The Requesites. Mosby. p. 152 (2004)
Volume
- Normal
- <15-20 mL
Middleton WD, Kurtz AB. Ultrasound: The Requesites. Mosby. p. 152 (2004)
Veins
- Mild Varicocele
- 2.5-4 mm
- Mild Varicocele
- 2.5-4 mm
- Moderate Varicocele
- 4-5mm
- Severe Varicocele
- >5 mm
- Normal Size
- 2.2 mm
Dhnert W. Radiology Review Manual. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 1009 (2011)
Dimension
- Normal
- 2.8 x 2.8 x 4.8 cm
Bisset RAL, Khan AN. Differential Diagnosis in Abdominal Ultrasound, 3/e. Elsevier India. (2008)
Volume
- Normal
- 30 mL
Bisset RAL, Khan AN. Differential Diagnosis in Abdominal Ultrasound, 3/e. Elsevier India. (2008)
Diameter
- Left
- 9.5-13.5 cm
- Right
- 9-13 cm
Glodny, B. et al. Normal kidney size and its influencing factors - a 64-slice MDCT study of 1.040 asymptomatic patients. BMC Urology 2009, 9:19.
Parenchyma
- Left
- 10.4-21.2 mm
- Right
- 9.8-21 mm
Glodny, B. et al. Normal kidney size and its influencing factors - a 64-slice MDCT study of 1.040 asymptomatic patients. BMC Urology 2009, 9:19.
Cortex Thickness
- Normal
- 2.6-10.6 mm
Glodny, B. et al. Normal kidney size and its influencing factors - a 64-slice MDCT study of 1.040 asymptomatic patients. BMC Urology 2009, 9:19.
Pelvis
- Left
- 7.3-32.5 mm
- Right
- 6.1-30.9 mm
Glodny, B. et al. Normal kidney size and its influencing factors - a 64-slice MDCT study of 1.040 asymptomatic patients. BMC Urology 2009, 9:19.
Maximal Diameter Discrepancy
- Left - Right
- 1.5 cm
Glodny, B. et al. Normal kidney size and its influencing factors - a 64-slice MDCT study of 1.040 asymptomatic patients. BMC Urology 2009, 9:19.
Average Diameter
- Normal
- 1.8 mm ± 0.9 mm
Zelenko N, Coll D, Rosenfeld AT et-al. Normal ureter size on unenhanced helical CT. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2004;182 (4): 1039-41.
Resistive Index Obstruction
- Normal
- >0.7
Middleton WD, Kurtz AB, Hertzberg BS. Ultrasound, the requisites. Mosby Inc. p. 108 (2004).
Renal Artery Velocity
- Normal
- <200 cm/s
Middleton WD, Kurtz AB, Hertzberg BS. Ultrasound, the requisites. Mosby Inc. p. 142 (2004).
Average Renal Diameter
- Longitudinal · Newborn
- 6 cm
- Longitudinal · 6 months
- 7 cm
- Longitudinal · 1 y/o
- 8 cm
- Longitudinal · 2 y/o
- 9 cm
- Longitudinal · 3 y/o
- 10 cm
- Longitudinal · 4 y/o
- 11 cm
Han BK, Babcock DS. Sonographic measurements and appearance of normal kidneys in children. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1985;145 (3): 611-6.
Average Volume
- Width · Newborn
- 1.0 cm
- Length · Newborn
- 1.5 cm
- Volume · Newborn
- 1.14 mL
- Width · 1-3 months
- 1.2 cm
- Length · 1-3 months
- 2.0 cm
- Volume · 1-3 months
- 2.01 mL
- Volume · 4-6 months
- 1.81 mL
- Length · 1-10 y/o
- 1.6 cm
- Volume · 1-10 y/o
- 1.6 mL
- Length · 11-12 y/o
- 1.9 cm
- Volume · 11-12 y/o
- 2.0 mL
- Length · 13-16 y/o
- 3.5 cm
- Volume · 13-16 y/o
- 13.0 mL
Cassorla FG, Golden SM, Johnsonbaugh RE et-al. Testicular volume during early infancy. J. Pediatr. 1981;99 (5): 742-3.
Wall Thickness
- Distented
- <3 mm
- Not Distended
- <5 mm
Baxter GM, Sidhu PS. Ultrasound Of The Urogenital System. Thieme. (2006). Jequier S, Rousseau O. Sonographic measurements of the normal bladder wall in children. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1987;149 (3): 563-6.
Hydronephrosis
- Grade 0
- No dilation; the central renal sinus is bright and compact.
- Grade 1
- Slight dilation of the renal pelvis only; no calyces are visible.
- Grade 2
- Dilation of the renal pelvis and major calyces (the "trunk" and "main branches").
- Grade 3
- Dilation of the renal pelvis, major calyces, and minor calyces (the "tips" of the branches look rounded or "clubbed").
- Grade 4
- All features of Grade 3, plus visible thinning of the renal parenchyma (the outer cortex).
Timberlake, M., Herndon, C. Mild to moderate postnatal hydronephrosis—grading systems and management. Nat Rev Urol 10, 649–656 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrurol.2013.172
Gynecology 6
Volume (Adult)
- For Fertility
- >3 mL
- Premenopausal
- <20 mL
- Postmenopausal
- <10 ml
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- >10 mL
Lass A, Skull J, Mcveigh E et-al. Measurement of ovarian volume by transvaginal sonography before ovulation induction with human menopausal gonadotrophin for in-vitro fertilization can predict poor response. Hum. Reprod. 1997;12 (2): 294-7.
Dimension
- Length
- <14 cm
- Diameter
- <4 mm
Reviews CT. Studyguide for Obstetrics and Gynecology by Charles RB Beckmann. Academic Internet Pub Incorporated. (2011).
Dimension (Adult)
- Nulliparous (Premenopausal)
- 9 x 6 x 4 cm
- Parous (Premenopausal)
- 10 x 6 x 5 cm
- Postmenopausal
- 6 x 2 x 2 cm
Bradley LD, Falcone T. Hysteroscopy, Office Evaluation and Management of the Uterine Cavity. Mosby. (2009).
Endometrium Thickness
- Premenopausal
- <16 mm
- Postmenopausal, Symptomatic And Without Hormonotherapy
- <5 mm
- Postmenopausal, Symptomatic And With Hormonotherapy
- <8 mm
- Postmenopausal And Asymptomatic
- <11 mm
- Post-Abortion
- <8 mm
Nalaboff KM, Pellerito JS, Ben-levi E. Imaging the endometrium: disease and normal variants. Radiographics. 21 (6): 1409-24.
Average Volume (Children)
- 1 day-3 months
- 3.56 mL
- 4-12 months
- 2.71 mL
- 13-24 months
- 1.68 mL
- 2-12 y/o
- 0.9 mL
- 13-20 y/o
- 5.7 mL
Cohen HL, Shapiro MA, Mandel FS et-al. Normal ovaries in neonates and infants: a sonographic study of 77 patients 1 day to 24 months old. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1993;160 (3): 583-6.
Dimension (Children)
- Length · 1-12 y/o
- 2.0-3.3 cm
- Width · 1-12 y/o
- 0.5-1.0 cm
- Length · 13-20 y/o
- 5-8 cm
- Width · 13-20 y/o
- 1.6-3.0 cm
Sample W, Lippe B, Geypes M.Gray scale ultrasonography of the normal female pelvis. Radiology 1977; 125:477-483.
Head And Neck 14
Vestibular Aqueduct Canal
- Normal
- <1.5 mm
Goldfeld M, Glaser B, Nassir E et-al. CT of the ear in Pendred syndrome. Radiology. 2005;235 (2): 537-40.
Common Cavity
- Axial · Average Vertical Diameter
- 4 mm
- Axial · Average Horizontal Diameter
- 10 mm
Joshi VM, Navlekar SK, Kishore GR et-al. CT and MR imaging of the inner ear and brain in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Radiographics. 32 (3): 683-98.
Cochlear Bud
- Axial
- 1-3 mm
Joshi VM, Navlekar SK, Kishore GR et-al. CT and MR imaging of the inner ear and brain in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Radiographics. 32 (3): 683-98.
Posterior Semicircular Canal
- Axial · Average Diameter
- 1.5 mm
Joshi VM, Navlekar SK, Kishore GR et-al. CT and MR imaging of the inner ear and brain in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Radiographics. 32 (3): 683-98.
Internal Auditory Canal
- Axial · Average Diameter
- 4-8 mm
- Axial · Stenosis
- <2 mm
Joshi VM, Navlekar SK, Kishore GR et-al. CT and MR imaging of the inner ear and brain in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Radiographics. 32 (3): 683-98.
Neutral Position (Average)
- Lateral · C1
- 4.6 mm
- Lateral · C2
- 3.2 mm
- Lateral · C3
- 3.4 mm
- Lateral · C4
- 5.1 mm
- Lateral · C5
- 14.9 mm
- Lateral · C6
- 15.1 mm
- Lateral · C7
- 13.9 mm
Penning L. Prevertebral hematoma in cervical spine injury: incidence and etiologic significance. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1981;136 (3): 553-61.
Flexion (Average)
- Lateral · C1
- 5,6 mm
- Lateral · C2
- 4,1 mm
- Lateral · C3
- 4,2 mm
- Lateral · C4
- 5,8 mm
- Lateral · C5
- 17,1 mm
- Lateral · C6
- 16,3 mm
- Lateral · C7
- 14.7 mm
Penning L. Prevertebral hematoma in cervical spine injury: incidence and etiologic significance. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1981;136 (3): 553-61.
Extension (Average)
- Lateral · C1
- 3.6 mm
- Lateral · C2
- 3.8 mm
- Lateral · C3
- 4.1 mm
- Lateral · C4
- 6.1 mm
- Lateral · C5
- 15.2 mm
- Lateral · C6
- 13.9 mm
- Lateral · C7
- 11.9 mm
Penning L. Prevertebral hematoma in cervical spine injury: incidence and etiologic significance. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1981;136 (3): 553-61.
Maximal Thickness
- Lateral · C1
- 8.5 mm
- Lateral · C2
- 6 mm
- Lateral · C3
- 7 mm
- Lateral · C6
- 18 mm
- Lateral · C7
- 18 mm
Rojas CA, Vermess D, Bertozzi JC et-al. Normal thickness and appearance of the prevertebral soft tissues on multidetector CT. AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 2009;30 (1): 136-41.
Maximal Thickness At C2
- Lateral · 0-2 y/o
- 7.6 mm
- Lateral · 3-6 y/o
- 8.4 mm
- Lateral · 7-15 y/o
- 6.8 mm
- Lateral · 0-2 y/o
- 9 mm
- Lateral · 3-6 y/o
- 9.8 mm
- Lateral · 7-10 y/o
- 12.1 mm
- Lateral · 11-15 y/o
- 14.5 mm
Vermess D, Rojas CA, Shaheen F et-al. Normal pediatric prevertebral soft-tissue thickness on MDCT. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012;199 (1): W130-3.
Maximal Diameter At C5
- Lateral · 0-1 y/o
- 2.0 cm
- Lateral · 1-2 y/o
- 1.5 cm
- Lateral · 2-14 y/o
- 1.2 cm
Hay PD, Jr. The Neck: A roentgenological study of the soft tissues: Consideration of the normal and pathological. III. Normal necks (infants and children). Ann Roentgenol Vol 9. New York: Hoever, 1930, p22.
Diameter
- Anteroposterior · Newborn and children
- 1-1.5 cm
- Transverse · Newborn and children
- 2-3 cm
- Longitudinal · Newborn and children
- 0.2-1.2 cm
- Anteroposterior · Adolescents
- 2-4 cm
- Transverse · Adolescents
- 5-8 cm
- Longitudinal · Adolescents
- 1-2.5 cm
Sarti DA. Diagnostic Ultrasound, Text and Cases. Year Book Medical Pub. (1987), pp.608-618.
Maximal Thickness
- Lateral
- 7 mm
Donnelly LF. Pediatric Imaging, The Fundamentals. Saunders. p. 10 (2009).
Maximal Size
- Lateral
- 12 mm
Donnelly LF. Pediatric Imaging, The Fundamentals. Saunders. p. 20 (2009).
Lymphatics 6
Dimension
- Porta Hepatis
- <6 mm
- Interaorticocaval
- <10 mm
- Paraaortic
- <10 mm
- External Iliac
- <10 mm
- Gastrohepatic Ligament
- <10 mm
- Gastroduodenal Ligament
- <10 mm
- Gastrosplenic Ligament
- <10 mm
- Mesenteric
- <5 mm
- Celiac
- <10 mm
- Perisplenic
- <10 mm
Webb WR, Brant W, Major N. Fundamentals of Body Ct. Saunders. (2006).
Dimension
- Inguinal
- <1.5 cm
Ioachim HL, Medeiros LJ. Ioachim's Lymph Node Pathology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 173 (2009).
Dimension
- Perirectal
- <5-8 mm
Banno T. Multislice Ct. Springer. p. 248 (2004).
Dimension
- Infracarenal
- <15 mm
- Retrocrural
- <6 mm
- Pretracheal
- <10 mm
- Aortopulmonary Window
- <10 mm
- Prevascular
- <10 mm
- Axillary
- <1.5 cm
- Hilar
- <10 mm
- Internal Mammary
- <5 mm
- Thymus
- <1.3 cm
Webb WR, Brant W, Major N. Fundamentals of Body Ct. Saunders. (2006).
Pathological Enlargement (Non Target)
- Submental (Level 1A)
- 10-15 mm
- Submandibular (Level 1B)
- 10-15 mm
- Superior Jugular (Level 2)
- 10-15 mm
- Middle Jugular (Level 3)
- 10-15 mm
- Inferior Jugular (Level 4)
- 10-15 mm
- Posterior Triangle (Level 5)
- 10-15 mm
- Anterior Triangle (Level 6)
- 10-15 mm
Hoang JK, Vanka J, Ludwig BJ et-al. Evaluation of cervical lymph nodes in head and neck cancer with CT and MRI: tips, traps, and a systematic approach. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013;200 (1): W17-25.
Pathological Enlargement (Target)
- Submental (Level 1A)
- >15 mm
- Submandibular (Level 1B)
- >15 mm
- Superior Jugular (Level 2)
- >15 mm
- Middle Jugular (Level 3)
- >15 mm
- Inferior Jugular (Level 4)
- >15 mm
- Posterior Triangle (Level 5)
- >15 mm
- Anterior Triangle (Level 6)
- >15 mm
Hoang JK, Vanka J, Ludwig BJ et-al. Evaluation of cervical lymph nodes in head and neck cancer with CT and MRI: tips, traps, and a systematic approach. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013;200 (1): W17-25.
Musculoskeletal 142
Cfl/Atfl Angle
- Normal
- 70¡-140¡
Stoller DW, Tirman PF, Bredella MA. Diagnostic imaging, Orthopaedics. Amirsys Inc. p. 6(31) (2004).
Alpha Angle
- Normal
- 55¡
NTzli HP, Wyss TF, Stoecklin CH et-al. The contour of the femoral head-neck junction as a predictor for the risk of anterior impingement. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2002;84 (4): 556-60.
Chamberlain'S Line
- Lateral
- <3 mm
Benzel EC. The Cervical Spine. LWW. (2012).
Mcgregor'S Line
- Lateral
- <4.5 mm
M.D. TJ, M.D. BS, M.D. AW. Surgical Management of Spinal Deformities [With Access Code]. Saunders. (2009).
Bull'S Angle
- Lateral
- <13¡
Berry M. Diagnostic Radiology : Neuroradiology : Head and Neck Imaging. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. (2006).
Klaus Index
- Lateral
- >30 mm
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Atlanto-Temporomandibular Index
- Lateral
- >22 mm
Freyschmidt J, Khler A, Brossmann J et-al. Freyschmidt's "Koehler. George Thieme Verlag. (2003).
Boogaard'S Angle
- Lateral
- <135¡
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Fischgold'S Bimastoid Line
- Odontoid
- <10 mm
Greenberg MS. Handbook of Neurosurgery. Thieme. (2010).
Wackenheim'S Angle
- Lateral
- >150¡
Munk PL, Ryan AG. Teaching Atlas of Musculoskeletal Imaging. Thieme. (2007).
Digastric Line
- Odontoid · Distance With Atlanto-Occipital Articulation
- >4 mm
- Odontoid · Distance With Odontoid Process
- >1 mm
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Schmidt-Fischer'S Angle
- Odontoid
- 124-127¡
Bambakidis NC, Dickman CA. Surgery of the Craniovertebral Junction. Thieme. (2012).
Basal Angle
- Lateral
- 125-143¡
Menkes JH, Sarnat HB, Maria BL. Child Neurology, 7e. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2006).
Dublin'S Distance
- Lateral · Mandible - Atlas Distance
- 2-5 mm
- Lateral · Distance Mandibule - Axis
- 9-12 mm
Fessler R, Sekhar L. Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques, Spine and Peripheral Nerves. TNY. (2006).
Harris Line
- Lateral · Basion - Odontoid Distance
- <12 mm
- Lateral · Basion - Posterior Axial Line Distance
- <12 mm
Frymoyer JW, Wiesel SW. The Adult and Pediatric Spine. (2004).
Powers Index
- Lateral
- <1
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Cervical Posterior Line
- Lateral
- <2 mm
Frymoyer JW, Wiesel SW. The Adult and Pediatric Spine. (2004).
Wedge Compression Fracture
- Lateral · Difference Between Posterior And Anterior Vertebral Height
- <3 mm
Benson M, Fixsen J. ChildrenÕs Orthopaedics and Fractures. Springer Verlag. (2010).
Wedge Compression Fracture
- Lateral · Difference Between Posterior And Anterior Vertebral Height
- <3 mm
Benson M, Fixsen J. ChildrenÕs Orthopaedics and Fractures. Springer Verlag. (2010).
Wedge Compression Fracture
- Lateral · Difference Between Posterior And Anterior Vertebral Height
- <3 mm
Benson M, Fixsen J. ChildrenÕs Orthopaedics and Fractures. Springer Verlag. (2010).
Interspinous Distance
- Anteroposterior
- <1.5 x mean interspinous distance
Benson M, Fixsen J. ChildrenÕs Orthopaedics and Fractures. Springer Verlag. p. 822 (2010).
Spinal Stenosis
- Thoracic
- <10 mm
- Cervical
- <0.8
- Lateral · Lumbosacral
- <14 mm
DePalma MJ. Ispine, Evidence-Based Interventional Spine Care. Demos Medical Publishing. (2011). Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Diameter
- Lateral · Thoracic
- 17-22 mm
- Lateral · Lumbosacral
- 15-25 mm
M.D. DJ, Newton HB, Rae-Grant AD. The 5-Minute Neurology Consult. LWW. (2012). McLone DG. Pediatric Neurosurgery, Surgery of the Developing Nervous System. W B Saunders Company. (2001).
Lateral Recess Height
- Normal
- >2 mm
Chapman MW, Madison M. Operative orthopaedics. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (1993).
Lumbosacral Angle
- Lateral
- 26-57¡
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Lumbosacral Disc Angle
- Lateral
- 10-15¡
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Van Akkerveeken Distance
- Lateral
- <3 mm
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Glenohumeral Joint Space
- Anteroposterior
- 4-5 mm
Petersson CJ, Redlund-johnell I. Joint space in normal gleno-humeral radiographs. Acta Orthop Scand. 1983;54 (2): 274-6.
Acromiohumeral Distance
- Anteroposterior
- 7-11 mm
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Coracoclavicular Distance
- Anteroposterior · Distance
- 11-13 mm
- Anteroposterior · Right And Left Shoulder Difference
- <5 mm
Marincek B, Dondelinger RF. Emergency Radiology, Imaging and Intervention. Springer. (2007).
Acromioclavicular Joint Space
- Anteroposterior · Right And Left Shoulder Difference
- <2-4 mm
Marincek B, Dondelinger RF. Emergency Radiology, Imaging and Intervention. Springer. (2007).
Carrying Angle
- Lateral
- 154-178¡
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Humeral Angle
- Lateral
- 72-95¡
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Ulnar Angle
- Lateral
- 72-99¡
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Elbow Joint Space
- Lateral
- 3 mm
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Reduced Acromiohumeral Distance
- Anteroposterior
- <7 mm
Saupe N, Pfirrmann CW, Schmid MR et-al. Association between rotator cuff abnormalities and reduced acromiohumeral distance. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006;187 (2): 376-82.
Radioulnar Angle
- Posteroanterior
- 72-95¡
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Radius Angle
- Lateral
- 79-94¡
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Ulnar Variance
- Posteroanterior
- -2-2 mm
Cooney WP. The Wrist, Diagnosis and Operative Treatment. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2010).
Radial Length
- Posteroanterior
- 10-13 mm
Broder J. Diagnostic Imaging for the Emergency Physician, Expert Consult. Saunders. (2011).
Radial Inclination
- Posteroanterior
- 21-25¡
Marincek B, Dondelinger RF. Emergency Radiology, Imaging and Intervention. Springer. (2007).
Radius Palmar Tilt
- Lateral
- 2-20¡
Marincek B, Dondelinger RF. Emergency Radiology, Imaging and Intervention. Springer. (2007).
Scapholunate Angle
- Lateral
- 30-60¡
Bowden G, McNally M, Thomas S et-al. Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Oxford University Press. (2010).
Scapholunate Distance
- Posteroanterior
- <3 mm
Bowden G, McNally M, Thomas S et-al. Oxford Handbook of Orthopaedics and Trauma. Oxford University Press. (2010).
Capitolunate Angle
- Lateral
- -15-15¡
Schmitt R, Lanz U. Diagnostic Imaging of the Hand. TIS. (2008).
Radiolunate Angle
- Lateral
- -15-15¡
Schmitt R, Lanz U. Diagnostic Imaging of the Hand. TIS. (2008).
Radioscaphoid Angle
- Lateral
- 30-60¡
M.D. RS, M.D. UL. Diagnostic Imaging of the Hand. George Thieme Verlag. (2008).
Youm'S Index Of Carpal Height
- Posteroanterior
- 0.51-0.57
Brown DE, Neumann RD. Orthopedic Secrets. Elsevier Health Sciences. (2004).
Nattrass'S Index Of Carpal Height
- Posteroanterior
- 1.52-1.62
Brown DE, Neumann RD. Orthopedic Secrets. Elsevier Health Sciences. (2004).
Chamay'S Translation Index
- Posteroanterior
- 0.25-0.31
Schmitt R, Lanz U. Diagnostic Imaging of the Hand. TIS. (2008).
Mcmurtry'S Translation Index
- Posteroanterior
- 0.27-0.33
Schmitt R, Lanz U. Diagnostic Imaging of the Hand. TIS. (2008).
Stahl'S Lunate Index
- Posteroanterior, Lateral
- 0.50-0.56
Berger RA. Hand Surgery. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2004. (2004).
Bouman'S Index No 1
- Posteroanterior · Ulnar Translation
- 0.83-0.91
Borisch N, Lerch K, Grifka J et-al. A comparison of two indices for ulnar translation and carpal height in the rheumatoid wrist. J Hand Surg Br. 2004;29 (2): 144-7.
Bouman'S Index No 2
- Posteroanterior · Carpal Height
- 0.62-0.66
Borisch N, Lerch K, Grifka J et-al. A comparison of two indices for ulnar translation and carpal height in the rheumatoid wrist. J Hand Surg Br. 2004;29 (2): 144-7.
Radiocarpal Joint Space
- Posteroanterior, Lateral
- 2.0-2.5 mm
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Intercarpal Joint Space
- Posteroanterior, Lateral
- 1.5-2.0 mm
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Interphalangeal Joint Space
- Posteroanterior, Lateral
- 1-2 mm
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Carpometacarpal Joint
- Posteroanterior, Lateral
- 1-2 mm
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Yune Soft Tissue Index
- Posteroanterior
- >0.2
Schmitt R, Lanz U. Diagnostic Imaging of the Hand. TIS. (2008).
Lunotriquetral Angle
- Lateral
- 14¡
Doyle JR. Hand And Wrist. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2006. (2006).
Metacarpophalangeal Joint Space
- Posteroanterior, Lateral
- 1-2 mm
Mller TB. Normal Findings in Radiology. Thieme. (2000).
Teardrop Distance
- Anteroposterior
- 6-11 mm
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Neck Shaft Angle
- Anteroposterior
- 110-140¡
Scheuer L, Black S. Developmental Juvenile Osteology. Academic Press. (2000).
Wiberg Angle
- Anteroposterior
- 25-40¡
Callaghan JJ, Rosenberg AG, Rubash HE. The Adult Hip. Philadelphia, Pa.; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2007. (2007).
Hilgenreiner'S Epiphysal Angle
- Anteroposterior
- <60¡
Tachdjian MO. Clinical pediatric orthopedics, the art of diagnosis and principles of management. McGraw-Hill/Appleton & Lange. (1997).
Lateral Acetabular Inclination Angle
- Anteroposterior
- 30-50¡
Hoppenfeld S, M.D. MS. Orthopaedic Dictionary. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (1994).
Femoral Angle
- Anteroposterior
- 75-85¡
Yochum TR, Rowe LJ. Essentials of Skeletal Radiology. (2005).
Insall-Salvati Ratio
- Lateral
- 0.8-1.2
Biedert RM. Patellofemoral Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment. Wiley. (2005).
Caton-Deschamps Index
- Lateral
- 0.6-1.2
Biedert RM. Patellofemoral Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment. Wiley. (2005).
Modified Insall-Salvati Ratio
- Lateral
- <2
Biedert RM. Patellofemoral Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment. Wiley. (2005).
Blackburne-Peel Index
- Lateral
- 0.5-1.0
Biedert RM. Patellofemoral Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment. Wiley. (2005).
Bernageau Length
- Lateral
- -6-6 mm
Biedert RM. Patellofemoral Disorders, Diagnosis and Treatment. Wiley. (2005).
Sulcus Angle
- Sunrise
- 126-150¡
Sanchis-Alfonso V. Anterior Knee Pain and Patellar Instability. Springer. (2011).
Patellofemoral Index
- Sunrise
- <1.6
Keats TE, Sistrom C. Atlas of Radiologic Measurement. Mosby Inc. (2001).
Trochlea - Tibial Tubercle Distance
- Lateral
- <2 cm
Robinson P. Essential Radiology for Sports Medicine. Springer Science+Business Media. (2010).
Femoral Intercondylar Sulcus Depth
- Sunrise
- >5 mm
Robinson P. Essential Radiology for Sports Medicine. Springer Science+Business Media. (2010).
Patellar Tilt
- Sunrise
- 20¡
Robinson P. Essential Radiology for Sports Medicine. Springer Science+Business Media. (2010).
Patellar Nose
- Lateral · Ratio
- >0.25
- Lateral · Length
- >9 cm
Escala JS, Mellado JM, Olona M et-al. Objective patellar instability: MR-based quantitative assessment of potentially associated anatomical features. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2006;14 (3): 264-72.
Lateral Trochlear Inclination
- Normal
- >11¡
Carrillon Y, Abidi H, Dejour D et-al. Patellar instability: assessment on MR images by measuring the lateral trochlear inclination-initial experience. Radiology. 2000;216 (2): 582-5.
Trochlear Facet Asymmetry Ratio
- Normal
- <0.4
Pfirrmann CW, Zanetti M, Romero J et-al. Femoral trochlear dysplasia: MR findings. Radiology. 2000;216 (3): 858-64.
Trochlear Depth
- Normal
- >3 mm
Pfirrmann CW, Zanetti M, Romero J et-al. Femoral trochlear dysplasia: MR findings. Radiology. 2000;216 (3): 858-64.
Quadriceps Angle
- Anteroposterior
- 15-20¡
Margheritini F. Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Principles and Practice. Springer. (2011).
Metaphysal - Shaft Tibia Angle
- Anteroposterior
- <11¡
Levine AM, Drennan JC. Physiological bowing and tibia vara. The metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle in the measurement of bowleg deformities. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1982;64 (8): 1158-63.
Tibiofemoral Angle
- Anteroposterior
- <15¡
M.D. SB. Radiology Recall, 2e. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2007).
Knee Joint Space
- Anteroposterior
- 3-5 mm
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000).
Femoropatellar Joint Space
- Sunrise
- >5 mm
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000).
Suprapatellar Bursa Width
- Lateral
- <5 mm
Pope TL, M.D. JH. Harris & Harris' The Radiology of Emergency Medicine. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2012).
Tibial Plateau Angle
- Lateral
- 7-22¡
Keats TE, Sistrom C. Atlas of Radiologic Measurement. Mosby Inc. (2001).
Johnson Angle
- Anteroposterior, Mortise
- 92¡
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000).
Distal Tibial Angle
- Anteroposterior, Mortise
- 45-65¡
Keats TE, Sistrom C. Atlas of Radiologic Measurement. Mosby Inc. (2001).
Fibular Angle
- Anteroposterior, Mortise
- 43-63¡
Keats TE, Sistrom C. Atlas of Radiologic Measurement. Mosby Inc. (2001).
Gissane Critical Angle
- Lateral
- 120-145¡
Iyer KM. Trauma Management in Orthopedics. Springer. (2012).
BHler'S Angle
- Lateral
- 25-40¡
Browner BD, Levine AM. Skeletal Trauma, Basic Science, Management, and Reconstruction. W B Saunders Company. p. 2631 (2009)
Talo-Calcaneal Index
- Anteroposterior, Lateral
- >40¡
Ebnezar J. Textbook of Orthopedics. Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub. (2010).
Calceneus - 2Nd Metatarsal Angle
- Anteroposterior
- 12-18¡
Banks AS. McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 3e. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2001. (2001).
Intermetatarsal Angle
- Anteroposterior · 1St Metatarsal - 2Nd Metatarsal
- <9¡
- Anteroposterior · 4Th Metatarsal - 5Th Metatarsal
- <8¡
Harris GF, Smith PA. Foot and Ankle Motion Analysis, Clinical Treatment and Technology. CRC Press. (2010).
Metatarsophalangeal Angle
- Anteroposterior · 1St Metatarsal - Proximal Phalanx 1St Toe
- <15¡
- Anteroposterior · 5Th Metatarsal - Proximal Phalanx 5Th Toe
- <10¡
Harris GF, Smith PA. Foot and Ankle Motion Analysis, Clinical Treatment and Technology. CRC Press. (2010).
Fowler-Philips Angle
- Lateral
- 45-75¡
Castro W, Jerosch J. Examination and Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders, History - Physical Examination - Imaging Techniques - Arthroscopy. TIS. (2001).
Calcaneal Pitch
- Lateral
- 10-30¡
Raikin S. Adult Flatfoot, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics. Saunders. (2012).
Total Calcaneal Angle
- Lateral
- <90¡
Banks AS. McGlamry's Comprehensive Textbook of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 3e. Philadelphia : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, c2001. (2001).
Talonavicular Coverage Angle
- Anteroposterior
- <7¡
Gould N. Evaluation of hyperpronation and pes planus in adults. Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 1983;(181): 37-45.
First Metatarsal Declination Angle
- Lateral
- 21¡
Davies AM, Whitehouse RW, Jenkins JP. Imaging of the foot & ankle, techniques and applications. Springer Verlag. (2003).
Talus Declination Angle
- Lateral
- 21¡
Donatelli R. The biomechanics of the foot and ankle. F A Davis Co. (1996).
Hibbs Angle
- Lateral
- 130¡
Cracciolo AC. An Atlas of Foot and Ankle Surgery. CRC PressI Llc. (2005).
Djian-Annonier'S Angle
- Lateral
- 120-130¡
Bouysset M. Pathologie osto-articulaire du pied et de la cheville, Approche mdico-chirurgicale. Springer Verlag France. (2004).
Heel Pad
- Lateral
- <23 mm
Reeder MM, Felson B. Reeder and Felson's Gamuts in Radiology, Comprehensive Lists of Roentgen Differential Diagnosis. Springer Verlag. (2003).
Tibiofibular Joint Space
- Anteroposterior, Mortise
- <6 mm
DiGiovanni CW, M.d. JG. Foot and Ankle, Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics. C.V. Mosby. (2007).
Talar Tilt
- Anteroposterior, Mortise
- <10¡
M.D. ME. Operative Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery [With Access Code]. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2010).
Anterior Drawer Sign
- Lateral
- >10 mm
DiGiovanni CW, M.d. JG. Foot and Ankle, Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics. C.V. Mosby. (2007).
Talocrural Angle
- Anteroposterior, Mortise
- 8-15¡
Dhillon MS, Dhatt SS. First Aid & Emergency Management in Orthopedic Injuries. Jaypee Brothers Medical Pub. (2012).
Achilles Tendon Width
- Lateral
- 4-9 mm
Mantke R, Peitz U. Surgical Ultrasound, An Interdisciplinary Approach for Surgeons, Internists, and Ultrasound Technicians. TIS. (2007).
Kager'S Triangle
- Lateral
- Table
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000).
Toygar'S Angle
- Lateral
- 150¡
Logan AL, Rowe LJ. The Foot and Ankle, Clinical Applications. Aspen Pub. (1995).
Intertarsal Joint Space
- Anteroposterior, Lateral
- 2.0-2.5 mm
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000).
Tarsometatarsal Joint Space
- Anteroposterior, Lateral
- 2.0-2.5 mm
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000) ISBN:3131646713.
Metatarsophalangeal Joint Space
- Anteroposterior, Lateral
- 1-2 mm
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000).
Interphalangeal Joint Space
- Anteroposterior, Lateral
- 1-2 mm
Moeller T. Normal Findings in Radiography. TFL. (2000).
Hallux Valgus
- Anteroposterior
- >15¡
Lovell WW, Winter RB, Morrissy RT et-al. Lovell & Winter's Pediatric Orthopaedics. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 1297. (2006).
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
- Normal
- <6 mm
Helms CA, Major NM, Anderson MW et-al. Musculoskeletal MRI. Saunders. p. 370. (2009)
Talar Tilt
- Varus (Instability)
- >10¡
DiGiovanni CW, M.d. JG. Foot and Ankle: Core Knowledge in Orthopaedics. Mosby Incorporated. (2007).
Talar Dome - Tibial Plafond Distance
- Anteroposterior · Varus Stress (Instability)
- _ >3 mm
Berquist TH. Imaging of the Foot and Ankle. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 117 (2010).
- Normal
- <2 mm
- Newborn
- <2 mm
Rana RS, Wu JS, Eisenberg RL. Periosteal reaction. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009;193 (4): W259-72.
Physiologic Periosteal Reaction Of The Newborn
- Normal
- <2 mm
Rana RS, Wu JS, Eisenberg RL. Periosteal reaction. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009;193 (4): W259-72.
Anteversion
- 0-1 y/o
- 30-50¡
- 2 y/o
- 30¡
- 3-5 y/o
- 25¡
- 6-12 y/o
- 20¡
- 12-15 y/o
- 17¡
- 16-20 y/o
- 11¡
- 20 y/o
- 18¡
Keats TE. Atlas of roentgenographic measurement. Mosby. (1990) p. 330.
Torsion Angle
- Newborn
- 34-40¡
Mesgarzadeh M, Revesz G, Bonakdarpour A. Femoral neck torsion angle measurement by computed tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 11 (5): 799-803.
Talocalcaneal Angle
- Anteroposterior · Newborn
- 27-56¡
- Anteroposterior · 2 y/o
- 26-50¡
- Anteroposterior · 4 y/o
- 24-44¡
- Anteroposterior · 4-9 y/o
- 15-56¡
Vanderwilde R, Staheli LT, Chew DE et-al. Measurements on radiographs of the foot in normal infants and children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70 (3): 407-15.
Calcaneal - Fifth Metatarsal Angle
- Anteroposterior · Newborn
- 3¡
- Anteroposterior · 2 y/o
- 0¡
- Anteroposterior · 4 y/o
- -1¡
- Anteroposterior · 4-9 y/o
- -10-14¡
Vanderwilde R, Staheli LT, Chew DE et-al. Measurements on radiographs of the foot in normal infants and children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70 (3): 407-15.
Talocalcaneal Angle
- Lateral · Newborn
- 20¡
- Lateral · 2 y/o
- 13¡
- Lateral · 4 y/o
- 10¡
- Lateral · 4-9 y/o
- -9-31¡
Vanderwilde R, Staheli LT, Chew DE et-al. Measurements on radiographs of the foot in normal infants and children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70 (3): 407-15.
Talocalcaneal Angle (Maximal Dorsiflexion)
- Lateral · Newborn
- 35-56¡
- Lateral · 2 y/o
- 33-54¡
- Lateral · 4 y/o
- 32-52¡
- Lateral · 4-9 y/o
- 25-55¡
Vanderwilde R, Staheli LT, Chew DE et-al. Measurements on radiographs of the foot in normal infants and children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70 (3): 407-15.
Talar - 1St Metatarsal Angle
- Anteroposterior · Newborn
- 20¡
- Anteroposterior · 2 y/o
- 13¡
- Anteroposterior · 4 y/o
- 10¡
- Anteroposterior · 4-9 y/o
- -9-31¡
Vanderwilde R, Staheli LT, Chew DE et-al. Measurements on radiographs of the foot in normal infants and children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70 (3): 407-15.
Tibiocalcaneal Angle
- Lateral · Newborn
- 77¡
- Lateral · 2 y/o
- 71¡
- Lateral · 4 y/o
- 67¡
- Lateral · 4-9 y/o
- 56-95¡
Mesgarzadeh M, Revesz G, Bonakdarpour A. Femoral neck torsion angle measurement by computed tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 11 (5): 799-803.
Tibiocalcaneal Angle (Maximal Dorsiflexion)
- Lateral · Newborn
- 42¡
- Lateral · 2 y/o
- 46¡
- Lateral · 4 y/o
- 50¡
- Lateral · 4-9 y/o
- 25-73¡
Mesgarzadeh M, Revesz G, Bonakdarpour A. Femoral neck torsion angle measurement by computed tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 11 (5): 799-803.
Tibiotalar Angle
- Lateral · Newborn
- 115¡
- Lateral · 2 y/o
- 114¡
- Lateral · 4 y/o
- 113¡
- Lateral · 4-9 y/o
- 86-145¡
Mesgarzadeh M, Revesz G, Bonakdarpour A. Femoral neck torsion angle measurement by computed tomography. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 11 (5): 799-803.
Talar - 1St Metatarsal Angle
- Lateral · Newborn
- 19¡
- Lateral · 2 y/o
- 21¡
- Lateral · 4 y/o
- 9¡
- Lateral · 4-9 y/o
- -7-39¡
Vanderwilde R, Staheli LT, Chew DE et-al. Measurements on radiographs of the foot in normal infants and children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70 (3): 407-15.
Talocalcaneal Index
- Lateral · Newborn
- 76¡
- Lateral · 2 y/o
- 76¡
- Lateral · 4 y/o
- 76¡
- Lateral · 4-9 y/o
- 45-103¡
Vanderwilde R, Staheli LT, Chew DE et-al. Measurements on radiographs of the foot in normal infants and children. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 1988;70 (3): 407-15.
Acetabular Angle (Girl)
- Anteroposterior · Newborn
- 24.0-33.6¡
- Anteroposterior · 3 months
- 21.5-28.5¡
- Anteroposterior · 6 months
- 19.2-27.2¡
- Anteroposterior · 1 y/o
- 17.4-25.0¡
- Anteroposterior · 2 y/o
- 14.0-22.0¡
Ozonoff MB. Pediatric orthopedic radiology. W B Saunders Co. p. 181. (1992).
Acetabular Angle (Boy)
- Anteroposterior · Newborn
- 22.0-30.8¡
- Anteroposterior · 3 months
- 18.0-26¡
- Anteroposterior · 6 months
- 16.6-24.0¡
- Anteroposterior · 1 y/o
- 16.2-23.4¡
- Anteroposterior · 2 y/o
- 15.4-22.6¡
Ozonoff MB. Pediatric orthopedic radiology. W B Saunders Co. p. 181. (1992).
Alpha Angle
- Coronal
- >60¡
Donnelly LF. Pediatric Imaging. Saunders. p. 189 (2009).
Wiberg'S Angle
- Anteroposterior · 3 months
- 18-20¡
- Anteroposterior · 2 y/o
- 30¡
- Anteroposterior · 5-8 y/o
- 19¡
- Anteroposterior · 9-12 y/o
- 25¡
- Anteroposterior · 13-20 y/o
- 26-30¡
Ozonoff MB. Pediatric orthopedic radiology. W B Saunders Co. p. 181 (1992).
Tibia Metaphysodiaphyseal Angle
- Anteroposterior · 11-30 months
- 2.3-7.9¡
Keats TE, Sistrom C. Atlas of Radiologic Measurement. Mosby Inc. (2001).
Tibial Torsion Angle
- Axial
- 25-55¡
Shin SY, Yoon CH, Lee ES et-al. The availability of radiological measurement of tibial torsion: three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction. Ann Rehabil Med. 2011;35 (5): 673-9.
Pseudosubluxation
- Lateral · C3/C4
- <3 mm
Weissleder R, M.D. JW, Chen JW. Primer of Diagnostic Imaging, Expert Consult- Online and Print. Mosby Incorporated. p. 625. (2011).
Nervous System 11
Pituitary Stalk
- Normal
- <2-5 mm
M.D. DM, Grossman RI. Neuroradiology, The Requisites. Elsevier Health Sciences. (2010)
Anterior
- Anteroposterior · <12 Years Old
- <6 mm
- Anteroposterior · Puberty
- <10 mm
- Anteroposterior · Pregnancy
- <12 mm
- Anteroposterior · Adult Male
- <8 mm
- Anteroposterior · Adult Female
- <9 mm
M.D. DM, Grossman RI. Neuroradiology, The Requisites. Elsevier Health Sciences. (2010)
Cerebellar Tonsils
- Normal
- <3 mm
M.D. DM, Grossman RI. Neuroradiology, The Requisites. Elsevier Health Sciences. (2010)
Transverse Diameter
- Normal
- 2-10 mm
Borgersen A. Width of third ventricle. Encephalographic and morbid anatomical study. Acta Radiol Diagn (Stockh). 1966;4 (6): 645-61.
Lateral Ventricles
- Coronal · Body
- 10-11 mm
- Coronal · Frontal Horn · Newborn
- <3 mm
Goldberg BB, McGahan JP. Atlas of ultrasound measurements. Mosby Inc. (2006)
Third Ventricle
- Coronal · Newborn
- 4 mm
Goldberg BB, McGahan JP. Atlas of ultrasound measurements. Mosby Inc. (2006)
Diameter
- Anteroposterior · <12 y/o
- 6 mm
- Anteroposterior · Puberty
- 10 mm
Yousem DM, Grossman RI. Neuroradiology, The Requisites. Mosby. (2010).
Filum Terminale
- Longitudinal
- <2 mm
Donnelly LF. Pediatric Imaging. Saunders. p. 252 (2009).
Ventriculomegaly Grading
- Coronal · Light
- 10 mm-14 mm
- Coronal · Moderate
- 15 mm-20 mm
- Coronal · Severe
- 20 mm
Donnelly LF. Pediatric Imaging. Saunders. (2009).
Fourth Ventricle
- Sagittal · Newborn
- 4 mm
Donnelly LF. Pediatric Imaging. Saunders. (2009).
Pseudosubluxation
- Lateral · C2/C3
- <3 mm
Weissleder R, M.D. JW, Chen JW. Primer of Diagnostic Imaging, Expert Consult- Online and Print. Mosby Incorporated. p. 625. (2011).
Obstetrics 16
Amniotic Fluid Index >24 Weeks
- Normal
- <5 cm
Phelan JP, Smith CV, Broussard P et-al. Amniotic fluid volume assessment with the four-quadrant technique at 36-42 weeks' gestation. J Reprod Med. 1987;32 (7): 540-2.
Maximum Vertical Pocket >24 Weeks
- Normal
- <2 cm
Verrotti C, Bedocchi L, Piantelli G et-al. Amniotic fluid index versus largest vertical pocket in the prediction of perinatal outcome in post-term pregnancies. Acta Biomed. 2004;75 Suppl 1 : 67-70.
Maximum Vertical Pocket
- Normal
- >8 cm
Pri-paz S, Khalek N, Fuchs KM et-al. Maximal amniotic fluid index as a prognostic factor in pregnancies complicated by polyhydramnios. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2012;39 (6): 648-53.
Amniotic Fluid Index
- Normal
- >25 cm
Pri-paz S, Khalek N, Fuchs KM et-al. Maximal amniotic fluid index as a prognostic factor in pregnancies complicated by polyhydramnios. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 2012;39 (6): 648-53.
Between 11-14 Weeks
- Normal
- <3 mm
Pandya PP, Kondylios A, Hilbert L et-al. Chromosomal defects and outcome in 1015 fetuses with increased nuchal translucency. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol. 1995;5 (1): 15-9.
Between 18-22 Weeks
- Normal
- <6 mm
Locatelli A, Piccoli MG, Vergani P et-al. Critical appraisal of the use of nuchal fold thickness measurements for the prediction of Down syndrome. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2000;182 (1 Pt 1): 192-7.
Length
- <36 Weeks
- >3 cm
Naim A, Haberman S, Burgess T et-al. Changes in cervical length and the risk of preterm labor. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 2002;186 (5): 887-9.
Diameter
- According To Gestational Age
- Age - 30 mm
- 1St Trimester Craniocaudal Length
- >5 mm
Cosby KS, Kendall JL. Practical Guide To Emergency Ultrasound. (2006).
Cephalic Index
- Normal
- 75-85
Merz E. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology. George Thieme Verlag. (2005).
Diameter
- Coronal
- <10 mm
Wladimiroff JW, Eik-Nes S. Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Elsevier Science Health Science Division. (2009).
Renal Pelvis Diameter
- <32 Weeks
- <4 mm
- >32 Weeks
- <7 mm
Corteville JE, Gray DL, Crane JP. Congenital hydronephrosis: correlation of fetal ultrasonographic findings with infant outcome. Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1991;165 (2): 384-8.
Thorax Circumference / Abdomen Circumference Ratio
- Normal
- >0.77
Jutur PS, Kumar CP, Goroshi S. Case report: Short rib polydactyly syndrome - type 2 (Majewski syndrome). Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2010;20 (2): 138-42.
Thorax Circumference / Abdomen Circumference Ratio
- Normal
- >0.77
Jutur PS, Kumar CP, Goroshi S. Case report: Short rib polydactyly syndrome - type 2 (Majewski syndrome). Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2010;20 (2): 138-42.
Heart Circumference / Thorax Circumference Ratio
- Normal
- <0.5
Gandhi JG. Fetal Cardiology for Obstetricians. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. (2007).
Heart Area / Thorax Area Ratio
- Normal
- 0.2-0.35
Gandhi JG. Fetal Cardiology for Obstetricians. Jaypee Brothers Publishers. (2007).
Placenta Previa
- Normal
- <2 cm
Bhide A, Thilaganathan B. Recent advances in the management of placenta previa. Curr. Opin. Obstet. Gynecol. 2004;16 (6): 447-51.
Tubes 5
Endotracheal Tube
- Normal Position
- 3-5 cm above the carina
Kanzawa M, Hirai C, Morinaga Y et-al. Primary submucosal nodular plasmacytoma of the stomach: a poorly recognized variant of gastric lymphoma. Diagn Pathol. 2013;8 (1): 30.
Swan-Ganz Catheter
- Normal Position
- 3-4 cm distal of pulmonary valve
I.C.U. Chest Radiology. Wiley-Blackwell. (2011).
Picc-Line
- Normal Position
- Tip in the superior vena cava
Kazerooni EA, Gross BH. Cardiopulmonary Imaging. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. p. 257 (2004).
Feeding Tube
- Normal Position
- >10 cm gastroesophageal junction
Critical Care Radiology. TIS. (2010)
Central Venous Catheter
- Normal Position
- Tip at the junction of the superior vena cava - right atrium
Critical Care Radiology. TIS. (2010)
Vascular 20
Trunk
- Male (Average Value)
- 27 ± 2.8 mm
- Women (Average Value)
- 25.9 ± 3 mm
- Upper Limit
- 28.6 mm
Karazincir S, Balci A, Seyfeli E et-al. CT assessment of main pulmonary artery diameter. Diagn Interv Radiol. 2008;14 (2): 72-4.
Proximal
- Left
- 21 ± 3.5 mm
- Right
- 18.7 ± 2.8 mm
Kuriyama K, Gamsu G, Stern RG et-al. CT-determined pulmonary artery diameters in predicting pulmonary hypertension. Invest Radiol. 19 (1): 16-22.
Diameter
- Annulus
- 20-31 mm
- Sinus Of Valsalva
- 29-45 mm
- Ascending (Sinotubular And Tubular)
- 22-36 mm
- Aortic Arch
- 22-36 mm
- Descending (Supradiaphragmatic)
- 20-30 mm
- Subdiaphragmatic (Suprarenal)
- 25 mm
- Infrarenal
- 20 mm
- Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm
- 30 mm
Evangelista A, Flachskampf FA, Erbel R et-al. Echocardiography in aortic diseases: EAE recommendations for clinical practice. Eur J Echocardiogr. 2010;11 (8): 645-58.
Common
- Axial
- 7.9-12.1 mm
Pedersen OM, Aslaksen A, Vik-mo H. Ultrasound measurement of the luminal diameter of the abdominal aorta and iliac arteries in patients without vascular disease. J. Vasc. Surg. 1993;17 (3): 596-601.
Diameter
- Axial · Common
- 6.6-9.6 mm
- Axial · Superficial
- 4.3-7.2 mm
Shionoya S. Noninvasive diagnostic techniques in vascular disease. Int Angiol. 6 (3): 213-21.
Diameter
- Axial
- 4.1-5.6 mm
Shionoya S. Noninvasive diagnostic techniques in vascular disease. Int Angiol. 6 (3): 213-21.
Peak Systolic Velocity
- Common
- 89-141 cm/s
- Superficial
- 77-108 cm/s
Shionoya S. Noninvasive diagnostic techniques in vascular disease. Int Angiol. 6 (3): 213-21.
Peak Systolic Velocity
- Normal
- 55-82 cm/s
Shionoya S. Noninvasive diagnostic techniques in vascular disease. Int Angiol. 6 (3): 213-21.
Diameter
- Normal
- <3 mm
Gibson RN, Gibson PR, Donlan JD et-al. Identification of a patent paraumbilical vein by using Doppler sonography: importance in the diagnosis of portal hypertension. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1989;153 (3): 513-6.
Diameter
- Normal
- <6 mm
Adithan S, Venkatesan B, Sundarajan E et-al. Color Doppler evaluation of left gastric vein hemodynamics in cirrhosis with portal hypertension and its correlation with esophageal varices and variceal bleed. Indian J Radiol Imaging. 2010;20 (4): 289-93.
Average Diameter
- Normal
- 20 mm
Prince MR, Novelline RA, Athanasoulis CA et-al. The diameter of the inferior vena cava and its implications for the use of vena caval filters. Radiology. 1983;149 (3): 687-9.
Diameter
- Adult
- <13 cm
- Normal
- <10 mm
Hofer M. Ultrasound Teaching Manual. Thieme. p. 70 (2005).
Diameter
- Normal
- <7 mm
Rozenblit AM, Ricci ZJ, Tuvia J et-al. Incompetent and dilated ovarian veins: a common CT finding in asymptomatic parous women. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2001;176 (1): 119-22.
Diameter
- Anterior
- <4 mm
- Middle
- <4.68 mm
- Right Posterior
- <2.75 mm
- Left Posterior
- <2.5 mm
Gabrielsen TO, Greitz T. Normal size of the internal carotid, middle cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries. Acta Radiol Diagn (Stockh). 1970;10 (1): 1-10.
Diameter
- Cervical Segment (C1)
- <4.21 mm
- Petrous Segment (C2)
- <4.55 mm
- Lacerum Segment (C3)
- <5.75 mm
- Cavernous Segment (C4)
- <6.56 mm
- Clinoid Segment (C5)
- <6.63 mm
Gabrielsen TO, Greitz T. Normal size of the internal carotid, middle cerebral and anterior cerebral arteries. Acta Radiol Diagn (Stockh). 1970;10 (1): 1-10.
Velocity
- Normal
- 20-30 cm/s
Middleton WD, Kurtz AB, Hertzberg BS. Ultrasound, the requisites. Mosby Inc. p. 71 (2004).
Diameter
- Adult
- <13 mm
- 0-1 y/o
- 5.0 mm
- 1-5 y/o
- 7.0 mm
- 5-11 y/o
- 9.0 mm
- 11-16 y/o
- 10.0 mm
McGahan JP, Phillips HE, Cox KL. Sonography of the normal pediatric gallbladder and biliary tract. Radiology 1982; 144(4): 873-875.
Right Interlobar
- Anteroposterior · 1 y/o
- 8 mm
- Anteroposterior · 3 y/o
- 9 mm
- Anteroposterior · 5 y/o
- 10 mm
- Anteroposterior · 6 y/o
- 11 mm
- Anteroposterior · 8 y/o
- 12 mm
- Anteroposterior · 11 y/o
- 14 mm
- Anteroposterior · 12 y/o
- 15 mm
- Anteroposterior · 14 y/o
- 16 mm
Leinbach LB. Roentgenologic evaluation of normal pulmonary arteries in children. Am J Roentgenol Radium Ther Nucl Med. 1998;89: 995-8.
Arch
- Anteroposterior · 0 - 6 months
- 3.5±1.3 (6.1) mm
- Anteroposterior · 6 months - 2 y/o
- 4.1±1,0 (6.1) mm
- Anteroposterior · 2 - 7 y/o
- 4.6±1.2 (7.0) mm
- Anteroposterior · 8 - 14 y/o
- 5.1±1.6 (8.3) mm
Wishart DL. Normal azygos vein width in children. Radiology. 1972;104 (1): 115-8.
Stenosis
- Normal
- PSV is <125 cm/sec, no plaque or intimal thickening
- <50%
- PSV is <125 cm/sec, ICA/CCA PSV ratio <2.0, EDV <40 cm/sec
- 50-69%
- PSV is 125-230 cm/sec, ICA/CCA PSV ratio of 2.0-4.0, EDV of 40-100 cm/sec
- ≥70%
- PSV is >230 cm/sec, ICA/CCA PSV ratio >4, EDV >100 cm/sec
- Near Occlusion
- Variable velocity parameters which may be high, low, or undetectable.
- Total Occlusion
- No detectable luminal patency.
Grant E, Benson C, Moneta G et al. Carotid Artery Stenosis: Gray-Scale and Doppler US Diagnosis--Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference. Radiology. 2003;229(2):340-6. doi:10.1148/radiol.2292030516
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