Pediatric Quantitative Liver Ultrasound – Techniques, Pitfalls, Reference Values
Quantitative liver ultrasound is increasingly important for the non-invasive assessment of diffuse and focal liver disease in children. We will review the principles of shear-wave elastography, shear-wave dispersion, and attenuation imaging, highlighting recently established pediatric reference values. Common technical pitfalls—such as incorrect ROI placement, insufficient acquisition stability and artefacts —will be illustrated alongside representative clinical cases covering steatosis, fibrosis and inflammation. In a live demonstration we will show how to perform standardized quantitative liver ultrasound in a child, focusing on practical scanning techniques and quality criteria needed to obtain reliable, reproducible measurements.
Workshop recording from ECR 2026
Dr. Michael Zellner
Senior Pediatric Radiologist Pediatrics Ultrasound University Children’s Hospital Zurich Zurich, GermanyCourse Information
At the end of this lecture, delegates will:
- Understand the principles, normal reference values, and clinical applications of multiparametric quantitative liver ultrasound in children.
- Recognize common technical pitfalls and learn practical strategies to obtain reliable, standardized liver ultrasound measurements in pediatric patients.
This educational talk was created on 5th March 2026. All information contained in this session was correct at the time of distribution.
Disclaimer: Appearing on the Canon Medical Academy does not represent a commercial partnership or interest from the speaker. The views herein do not represent the views of Canon Medical Systems Ltd.
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