Role of U/S in Evaluation of Breast Masses in Pediatrics & Adolescents
Hagar Sayyed Ali;
Abstract
Pediatrics and adolescents present with a broad spectrum of breast diseases which is classified into congenital anomalies, infections, trauma, endocrine disorders and neoplasm.
Biopsy is contraindicated as it may lead to significant breast deformity. So knowledge of the sonographic appearance of normal breast development and specific lesions is helpful in identifying and characterizing breast abnormalities.
US is the most valuable modality in children and adolescents due to density of breast at this age and its lack of radiation hazards.
Key words
Breast masses / Diagnosis by Ultrasound / Pediatric and adolescents.
Biopsy is contraindicated as it may lead to significant breast deformity. So knowledge of the sonographic appearance of normal breast development and specific lesions is helpful in identifying and characterizing breast abnormalities.
US is the most valuable modality in children and adolescents due to density of breast at this age and its lack of radiation hazards.
Key words
Breast masses / Diagnosis by Ultrasound / Pediatric and adolescents.
Other data
| Title | Role of U/S in Evaluation of Breast Masses in Pediatrics & Adolescents | Other Titles | دور الموجات الفوق صوتية في تقييم كتل الثدي في الأطفال والمراهقين | Authors | Hagar Sayyed Ali | Issue Date | 2016 |
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