Imaging of multifocal hepatic lesions in pediatric patients

Imaging plays a vital role in detection and characterization of multifocal liver lesions in children. Numerous causes for these lesions exist, including benign and malignant neoplasms, infectious lesions, and congenital and inflammatory conditions. The imaging spectrum of multifocal liver lesions in...

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Published in:Pediatric radiology 2012-10, Vol.42 (10), p.1155-1168
Main Authors: Duigenan, Shauna, Anupindi, Sudha A., Nimkin, Katherine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child, Preschool
Diagnostic Imaging - methods
Female
Humans
Image Enhancement - methods
Imaging
Infant, Newborn
Liver Diseases - diagnosis
Male
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Neuroradiology
Nuclear Medicine
Oncology
Pediatrics
Radiology
Review
Ultrasound
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Summary:Imaging plays a vital role in detection and characterization of multifocal liver lesions in children. Numerous causes for these lesions exist, including benign and malignant neoplasms, infectious lesions, and congenital and inflammatory conditions. The imaging spectrum of multifocal liver lesions in children is presented with emphasis on key imaging features, differential diagnoses and helpful relevant clinical features.
ISSN:0301-0449
1432-1998
DOI:10.1007/s00247-012-2400-8