CT Imaging findings of malignant neoplasms arising in the epigastric region in children☆

Received 28 August 2009; accepted 15 November 2009. published online 24 February 2010.
Corrected Proof

Abstract

The purpose of this article was to review the spectrum of common and rare malignant neoplasms arising in the epigastric region in children and to illustrate their characteristic computed tomography (CT) imaging features. Understanding the characteristic CT appearance of various malignant neoplasms, which can occur in the epigastric region in children, aids in accurate diagnosis and optimizes pediatric patient care.

Keywords: CT, Malignant neoplasm, Epigastric region, Children

a Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, 300 Longwood Ave., Boston, MA 02115, USA

b Department of Radiology, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, 90110, Thailand

Corresponding author. Department of Radiology Children's Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Tel.: +1 617 935 9997.

☆ Guarantor of integrity of the entire study: CMRA, SK, EYL. Study concepts and design: CMRA, SK, EYL. Literature research: CMRA, SK, EYL. Clinical studies: N/A. Experimental studies/data analysis: N/A. Statistical analysis: N/A. Manuscript preparation: CMRA, SK, EYL. Manuscript editing: CMRA, SK, EYL.

PII: S0899-7071(10)00031-8

doi:10.1016/j.clinimag.2009.11.012