The role of imaging in the staging and treatment planning of primary malignant bone tumors in children

The accurate staging of primary bone tumors in children is critical for treatment planning. Limb salvage operations can now be performed with excellent outcomes in suitable patients. The purpose of this article is to review the current state of imaging techniques and their roles in enabling accurate...

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Published in:European radiology 2004-03, Vol.14 (3), p.465-475
Main Authors: Teo, Harvey E L, Peh, Wilfred C G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Bone Neoplasms - diagnosis
Bone Neoplasms - surgery
Child
Female
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Neoplasm Staging
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:The accurate staging of primary bone tumors in children is critical for treatment planning. Limb salvage operations can now be performed with excellent outcomes in suitable patients. The purpose of this article is to review the current state of imaging techniques and their roles in enabling accurate staging and treatment planning to be performed in pediatric patients with primary bone tumors.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s00330-003-2211-2