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01-12-2003 | Original Article

Radiological appearance of diaphragmatic mesothelial cysts

Authors: Joaquín Esparza Estaún, Amador González Alfageme, Javier Sáenz Bañuelos

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 12/2003

Abstract

Background

Diaphragmatic mesothelial cysts are congenital lesions that derive from coelomic remnants.

Objective

To describe their radiological appearance on US, CT and MRI.

Materials and methods

Four children (aged 7–14 years) who underwent surgery and for whom there was pathological confirmation of the diagnosis. Five more children (0–12 months old) who were managed conservatively, but for whom there was a high degree of suspicion for this diagnosis.

Results

All lesions presented as a cystic mass between the thoracic wall and the liver, in the right posterolateral costophrenic angle. Some lesions showed subtle evidence of their extrahepatic location.

Conclusions

The radiological findings identified are highly suggestive of diaphragmatic mesothelial cyst.

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Title: Radiological appearance of diaphragmatic mesothelial cysts
Authors: Joaquín Esparza Estaún
Amador González Alfageme
Javier Sáenz Bañuelos
Publication date: 01-12-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 12/2003
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-003-1014-6

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Radiological appearance of diaphragmatic mesothelial cysts

Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusions

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