Imaging of pediatric pelvic neoplasms

Radiol Clin North Am. 2011 Jul;49(4):729-48, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.rcl.2011.05.007.

Abstract

Pediatric pelvic neoplasms, although relatively uncommon, are often difficult to evaluate and characterize with imaging, due to their overlapping appearances. This article discusses key clinical features and imaging findings that help limit the differential diagnosis of pediatric pelvic neoplasms. Testicular, ovarian, uterine, and bladder masses are included in addition to sacrococcygeal teratoma.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Male
  • Ovarian Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Pediatrics / methods
  • Pelvic Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Testicular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods
  • Urinary Bladder Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Vaginal Neoplasms / diagnosis*