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Evaluation of pediatric bone lesions

Author: Mary R. Wyers

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

The radiologist is commonly confronted with bone lesions in children. Knowledge of the age of the patient, the lesion location, and various imaging characteristics are all important in making an accurate diagnosis, and determining benign from malignant etiologies should be a primary goal. Various imaging features seen on cross-sectional imaging, including marrow edema, periosteal reaction patterns, and fluid-fluid levels, are discussed. The advantages of different imaging modalities, including CT and MRI, are reviewed.

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Title: Evaluation of pediatric bone lesions
Author: Mary R. Wyers
Publication date: 01-04-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-010-1547-4

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