Imaging in pediatric urology

A multitude of disorders of the genitourinary tract can occur in children. Although some entities may be diagnosed clinically, radiologic imaging is often necessary for diagnosis and management. The radiologic work-up has been discussed using a problem-oriented approach in five clinical situations: urinary tract infection, hydronephrosis or hydroureter, trauma, swollen scrotum, and hematuria. This discussion provides some general guidelines, although the evaluation of each child may need to be individualized depending on their specific clinical symptomatology.