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Primary liver tumors in pediatric patients: proper imaging technique for diagnosis and staging.
- Source :
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Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR [Semin Ultrasound CT MR] 2014 Aug; Vol. 35 (4), pp. 382-93. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 May 28. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Liver tumors in children are rare and comprise a diverse set of both benign and malignant lesions, most of which are not clinically detected until they are large and often difficult to resect. Technological advances in diagnostic imaging have greatly influenced the surgical planning of these lesions and ultimately the clinical outcome. The intent of this article is to present an imaging algorithm for the effective and efficient workup of liver tumors in pediatric patients. This includes the appropriate timing and use of various imaging modalities, such as conventional radiographs, ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. This article also addresses the use of sedation, intravenous contrast agents, and the benefits and limitations of specific imaging modalities. An overview of the radiologic and pathologic findings in common liver lesions in pediatric patients, as well as individual case examples demonstrating the use of the proposed workup algorithm, is provided.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Child
Child, Preschool
Contrast Media
Female
Humans
Image Enhancement methods
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Liver diagnostic imaging
Liver pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging methods
Male
Neoplasm Staging
Pediatrics methods
Tomography, X-Ray Computed methods
Ultrasonography methods
Diagnostic Imaging methods
Liver Neoplasms diagnosis
Liver Neoplasms pathology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1558-5034
- Volume :
- 35
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Seminars in ultrasound, CT, and MR
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 25129215
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1053/j.sult.2014.05.006