[Multilocular cyst of the kidney in a child. Value of MRI?].
We report one case of multilocular cyst of the kidney in one year and three months female infant who underwent echography, computed tomography and MRI before surgery. MR image accurately reflect the morphology of the tumor: the capsule is hypointense on T1-weighted images, the septa show moderate enhancement with intravenous contrast. Varied intensities from fluid in the visualised locules presumably represent different concentration of proteins. MR imaging features are highly suggestive but non pathognomonic of the disease. Positive diagnosis always require histology.
Chaoui
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Service de Radiologie, Hôpital d'Enfants Armand-Trousseau, Paris.
Bosson
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Tournade
M F
MF
Ducou le Pointe
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H
Josset
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P
Gruner
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M
Montagne
J P
JP
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D007690:Polycystic Kidney Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography
Kyste multiloculaire du rein chez un enfant. Intérêt de l'IRM?