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Calvarial masses of infants and children. A radiological approach

J M G Willatt1, G Quaghebeur

  • 1Department of Radiology, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK. jonwillatt@doctors.org.uk

Clinical Radiology
|May 18, 2004
PubMed

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Pediatric head lumps, whether asymptomatic or painful, require imaging for diagnosis. This review covers various lesions presenting as head masses in children, aiding in surgical planning.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Oncology

Background:

  • Children often present with head lumps, ranging from asymptomatic findings to symptomatic intra-cranial masses.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and surgical planning.
  • Various lesions can manifest as pediatric head masses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the diverse types of lesions that present as head masses in children.
  • To highlight the role of imaging in diagnosing these pediatric head lumps.
  • To provide insights for surgical planning in cases of calvarial involvement.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on pediatric head masses.
  • Analysis of imaging modalities used for diagnosis.
  • Categorization of different types of lesions.

Main Results:

  • Identified a spectrum of pediatric head lesions, including asymptomatic and symptomatic presentations.
  • Emphasized the diagnostic utility of imaging techniques.
  • Detailed the characteristics of various lesions relevant to surgical intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Imaging is essential for diagnosing pediatric head lumps and planning surgical interventions.
  • Understanding the differential diagnosis of head masses in children is critical.
  • This review provides a comprehensive overview of lesions presenting as pediatric head masses.

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