Malignant intraperitoneal neoplasms of childhood.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this paper is to review and categorize the CT appearances of primary and secondary intraperitoneal neoplasms in children.


METHODS
We retrospectively reviewed the CT images of 14 cases of intraperitoneal neoplasms. They were reviewed for bowel wall thickening, mesenteric nodules, ascites, calcification, peritoneal nodules, omental caking, and contrast enhancement.


RESULTS
Computed tomography images of 14 cases of intraperitoneal neoplasms were evaluated: rhabdomyosarcoma (5), lymphoma (3), neuroblastoma (2), germ cell tumor (1), mesothelioma (1), Wilms tumor (1), and hepatocellular carcinoma (1). Nodular enhancement was seen in all cases, ascites in most, significant bowel wall thickening only with lymphoma, and calcification only with germ cell tumors. Omental caking was present both with rhabdomyosarcoma and lymphoma.


CONCLUSIONS
While rare in pediatrics, intraperitoneal neoplasms occur in children, and CT is useful in identifying these peritoneal neoplasms.
Chung
C J
CJ
Department of Radiology, CB 7510, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7510, USA.
Bui
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Fordham
L A
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Hill
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J
Bulas
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D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D010534:Peritoneal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000556:secondary; D012042:Registries; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed