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Urinary retention in infants: unusual presentation of pelvic tumors
1Department of Radiology, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ 07740.
New Jersey Medicine : the Journal of the Medical Society of New Jersey
|August 1, 1994
Insights
Infants with urinary retention require prompt evaluation for presacral neoplasm. Radiologic imaging is crucial for detecting or excluding pelvic tumors in newborns and infants.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Urology
Background:
- Urinary retention in infants can indicate serious underlying conditions.
- Presacral neoplasms are rare but critical differential diagnoses in pediatric patients.
- Early detection of pelvic masses is vital for effective treatment and improved outcomes.
Abstract:
Infants presenting with urinary retention must be evaluated for the presence of presacral neoplasm. Two cases--a newborn and a seven-month-old infant--are presented that illustrate the need for prompt radiologic evaluation in order to detect or exclude a pelvic tumor.