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.
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Publication history
Published online: February 24, 2010
Accepted:
November 15,
2009
Received:
August 28,
2009
Footnotes
☆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.
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