Published October 1996 | Version v1
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Cystic meningiomas in children: a diagnostic challenge

Creators

  • 1. Department of Radiology, Section of Neuroradiology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI (United States)

Description

Two cases of cystic meningioma in children are presented. The MR imaging features of each case presented difficulties in differential diagnosis because of the cystic nature of the neoplasms and their location. Cystic areas in meningiomas are encountered more frequently in children than in adults. Meningioma must be included in the differential diagnosis of cystic intracranial tumors in children. (orig.). With 2 figs

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Pediatric Radiology
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
p. 711-714.
ISSN
0301-0449
CODEN
PDRYA5

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
28005136
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
CYSTS; MENINGES; NEOPLASMS; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; PEDIATRICS; SKULL
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MAMMALS; MAN; MEDICINE; MEMBRANES; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; PRIMATES; SKELETON; VERTEBRATES