Magnetic resonance imaging of abdominal and pelvic masses in children.
Magnetic resonance imaging is an excellent cross-sectional imaging study for the evaluation of pediatric pathology. This article outlines its role in the evaluation of abdominal masses in children, including lesions arising in the adrenal glands, kidneys, liver, and pelvic organs.
Boechat
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Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA School of Medicine.
D000005:Abdomen / Q000473:pathology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000307:Adrenal Gland Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D010388:Pelvis / Q000473:pathology*; D014599:Uterus / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000473:pathology