Paediatric renal masses. Some experiences with ultrasound and arteriography.
Renal masses in children are common, their pathology varying in different age groups. Using ultrasound to establish a diagnosis, the supine position should first be attempted. For black-and-white echography a medium frequency of 2,5 megahertz is suitable, but careful technique and interpretation are essential. Arteriography using a 70-mm camera is not suitable for selective evaluation of avascular masses. Four illustrative cases to show diagnostic points and pitfalls are recorded.
D001027:Aortography; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002932:Cineangiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D052177:Kidney Diseases, Cystic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging