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Published in: Abdominal Radiology 2/2020

01-02-2020 | Review

Imaging in pediatric ovarian tumors

Authors: Abdelrahman K. Hanafy, Bilal Mujtaba, Sireesha Yedururi, Corey T. Jensen, Ramon Sanchez, Mary T. Austin, Ajaykumar C. Morani

Published in: Abdominal Radiology | Issue 2/2020

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Abstract

The spectrum of ovarian tumors in the pediatric population differs significantly from that in adults. Germ cell tumors are the predominant class of ovarian tumors in children, whereas epithelial tumors are the most common in adults. Ultrasonography is the modality of choice for the initial evaluation of pediatric ovarian tumors. Determining the diagnosis based on imaging may prove difficult, and combining the imaging findings with the clinical scenario is very helpful in reaching a differential diagnosis during clinical practice. We will discuss the spectrum of ovarian neoplasms in the pediatric population and describe their clinical, pathologic, and imaging characteristics. A few unique entities related to ovarian tumors, such as growing teratoma syndrome, anti–N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor encephalitis, and hereditary ovarian tumor syndromes, are also discussed. In addition, we will review several entities that may mimic ovarian neoplasms as well as their distinct imaging features.
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Metadata
Title
Imaging in pediatric ovarian tumors
Authors
Abdelrahman K. Hanafy
Bilal Mujtaba
Sireesha Yedururi
Corey T. Jensen
Ramon Sanchez
Mary T. Austin
Ajaykumar C. Morani
Publication date
01-02-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Abdominal Radiology / Issue 2/2020
Print ISSN: 2366-004X
Electronic ISSN: 2366-0058
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-019-02316-5

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