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A spectrum of findings on computed tomography in paediatric abdominal and pelvic tumours in a Ghanaian teaching hospital
Gbadamosi, Hafisatu; Mensah Yaw, B; Appau, Andrea A; Lorner Renner, A.
  • Gbadamosi, Hafisatu; Department of Radiology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra. Accra. GH
  • Mensah Yaw, B; Department of Radiology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, Accra. Accra. GH
  • Appau, Andrea A; Department of Radiology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Accra. GH
  • Lorner Renner, A; 3 Paediatric Oncology Unit, Department of Child Health, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, Accra. Accra. GH
Ghana med. j ; 56(4): 295-302, 2022. tales, figures
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1402088
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ABSTRACT

Objectives:

To review the Computed Tomography( CT )features of pediatric oncological patients with abdominal and pelvic tumours and correlate these findings with their histopathological diagnosis

Design:

This was a retrospective cross-sectional facility-based study.

Setting:

This study was conducted in the Pediatric Oncology Unit and Radiology Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Participants:

Fifty-six pediatric oncology patients with contrast-enhanced abdominal and pelvic CT scans. Data Collection The abdominal and pelvic CT scans findings, patient biodata, and histopathology reports of oncology patients over four years were reviewed Statistical

analysis:

Simple descriptive statistics using frequency distribution, percentages, means, and standard deviation were used to describe the various variables and presented tables.

Results:

The four commonest tumours were nephroblastoma, neuroblastoma, lymphoma, and hepatoblastoma. The mean age at diagnosis was 4.8 years, with a slightly higher male predominance. The majority of the tumours were extremely large at presentation. Overall, the CT ­ histopathology concordance was 79.2%.

Conclusion:

Abdominal and pelvic CT scans play an important role in the diagnostic workup of pediatric malignancies by ensuring early and accurate diagnosis of these tumour
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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed / Integrative Pediatrics Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ghana med. j Year: 2022 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: 3 Paediatric Oncology Unit, Department of Child Health, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, Accra/GH / Department of Radiology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital/GH / Department of Radiology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra/GH / Department of Radiology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, Accra/GH

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Full text: Available Index: AIM (Africa) Main subject: Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed / Integrative Pediatrics Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ghana med. j Year: 2022 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: 3 Paediatric Oncology Unit, Department of Child Health, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, Accra/GH / Department of Radiology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital/GH / Department of Radiology, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra/GH / Department of Radiology, University of Ghana Medical School, College of Health Sciences, Accra/GH