ABSTRACT
Palpable tumors in children are a common reason for consulting a radiologist. The origin of these lesions varies widely, and although they are common, classic radiology books do not cover some of them. This series of two articles aims to review the clinical and radiological characteristics of a selection of palpable tumors in children that radiologists need to be familiar with.
Subject(s)
Fibroma , Soft Tissue Neoplasms , Humans , Child , Diagnostic ImagingABSTRACT
Las tumoraciones palpables en los niños son un motivo de consulta muy habitual para el radiólogo. El origen de las lesiones es muy variado, y algunas de ellas no reciben atención en los libros clásicos de Radiología, pese a encontrarse frecuentemente.El objetivo de esta serie de 2 artículos es revisar las características clínico-radiológicas de una selección de estas entidades que consideramos importante conocer. (AU)
Palpable tumors in children are a common reason for consulting a radiologist. The origin of these lesions varies widely, and although they are common, classic radiology books do not cover some of them.This series of two articles aims to review the clinical and radiological characteristics of a selection of palpable tumors in children that radiologists need to be familiar with. (AU)
Subject(s)
Humans , Pilomatrixoma/diagnostic imaging , Skin Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Myositis Ossificans/diagnostic imaging , Myofibroma/diagnostic imaging , Fibroma/diagnostic imaging , Neurilemmoma/diagnostic imaging , Thymus Gland/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
Palpable tumors in children are a common reason for consulting a radiologist. The differential diagnosis is extensive and considerably different from that used in adults. Some of the etiologies of palpable tumors are little known outside of pediatrics. The most commonly used imaging test is ultrasonography, because in addition to being harmless and cost-effective, it is conclusive in most cases. Most palpable lesions in children are benign; it is estimated that only 1% are malignant. Knowing these lesions enables the correct diagnosis without the need to resort to unnecessary, sometimes invasive tests, thus avoiding delays in treatment when more severe disease is present. This article aims to review the clinical and radiological characteristics of the palpable lesions that are most common in pediatric patients, explaining the key features that enable accurate diagnosis.
