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01-05-2006 | Review Article

Characterization of pediatric skeletal tumors and tumor-like conditions: specific cross-sectional imaging signs

Authors: Laura M. Fayad, David A. Bluemke, Kristin L. Weber, Elliot K. Fishman

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 5/2006

Abstract

The radiograph is indispensable for characterizing pediatric skeletal lesions. However, cross-sectional imaging with CT and MRI can provide additional information and augment or confirm an impression obtained from the initial radiographic findings. This review will highlight the role of CT and MRI in characterizing pediatric skeletal tumors and tumor-like conditions. Focus will be given to the contributions of each modality to the process of characterizing skeletal lesions, recalling that cross-sectional imaging is more commonly obtained for the purpose of determining extent of disease rather than for characterization.

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Title: Characterization of pediatric skeletal tumors and tumor-like conditions: specific cross-sectional imaging signs
Authors: Laura M. Fayad
David A. Bluemke
Kristin L. Weber
Elliot K. Fishman
Publication date: 01-05-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 5/2006
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-006-0079-3

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