Problems in the imaging of three common paediatric solid tumours.
Modern radiologic techniques have led to a more accurate diagnosis and staging in many paediatric malignancies. The optimal imaging of some tumours is not, however, well defined and needs to be constantly re-assessed. Similarly with evolving clinical treatment protocols, recommended imaging strategies should be continually re-evaluated. The significance of some findings on radiologic examinations in paediatric oncology patients is disputed. A number of issues relating to the imaging of Wilms', neuroblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma in childhood are discussed.
McHugh
K
K
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London WC1N 3JH, UK.
Pritchard
J
J
D001706:Biopsy; D002648:Child; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D012208:Rhabdomyosarcoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009396:Wilms Tumor / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology