The neonate with an abdominal mass.
Abdominal masses in neonates reflect a wide spectrum of diseases,from lesions that can cause significant morbidity and mortality,to conditions readily corrected surgically, to entities which maybe safely observed. It is incumbent upon the infant's physician to determine the nature of the mass in a timely, safe, and cost-effective manner.
Chandler
John C
JC
Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital, Greenville Hospital System, 890 West Faris Road, Suite 440, Greenville, SC 29605, USA. jchandler@ghs.org
Gauderer
Michael W L
MW
D000005:Abdomen; D000008:Abdominal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004066:Digestive System Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D014463:Ultrasonography