Ultrasound evaluation of superficial soft-tissue masses in paediatric patients – are we able to distinguish malignant tumours from benign masses?
M Piskunowicz, W Kosiak, D Swieton, T Stachowicz-Stencel · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2007 · Heft 10
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Aims: The ultrasound seems to be the most suitable method for evaluation in children with soft tissue masses. It provides information about presence, size, location, structure and the margins of the lesion. The aim of this study was to prove the usefulness of US in distinguishing different malignant tumors from benign masses in soft tissues. Methods: The retrospective studies involved 35 children, selected from the paediatric oncology outpatient department in 2000–2007. Evaluations of the lesions were performed with GE LOGIQ 500 equipment with linear transducer 8.2–11.0MHz. In all cases, final diagnosis was esta…
