The Virtual Hospital: Pediatric Abdominal Imaging
Imaging a Child With an Abdominal Mass
Prepared by Simon C. S. Kao, M.D.
Pediatric Radiologist
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Radiologic evaluation of an infant or child suspected of
having an abdominal mass includes (a) demonstrating the presence or
absence of a mass, and if present, the extent of the mass, (b) giving
a specific pathologic diagnosis, when possible, based on the imaging
characteristics, and (c) showing tumor spread. Although the possible
etiologies are numerous (see below for reference), the radiologic
data, combined with the age of the child and clinical information,
will usually allow a specific diagnosis or a very limited
differential list. It is important to note that not all abdominal
masses are clinically palpable, and not all abdominal masses need to
be imaged (e.g. splenomegaly associated with a viral illness or
leukemia, unless specific etiology, such as a Candida abscess, is
sought).
Table of Contents
Disease Based On Age:
Algorithmic Approach To Pediatric Abdominal Mass:
Pediatric Abdominal Mass Case Examples:
Unknowns:
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