MUSCULOSKELETAL RADIOLOGY / REVIEW PAPER
A systematic approach in the diagnosis of paediatric skull lesions: what radiologists need to know
 
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Submission date: 2018-11-16
 
 
Acceptance date: 2018-12-03
 
 
Publication date: 2019-02-08
 
 
Pol J Radiol, 2019; 84: 92-111
 
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Paediatric skull lesions are commonly identified on imaging. They can be challenging to image, given their location and size, and often require several imaging modalities to narrow down the differential diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis of these lesions is paramount because the clinical therapy can vary tremendously. In this review, we provide a simple and systematic approach to clinical-radiological features of primary skull lesions. We highlight the imaging characteristics and differentiate pathologies based on imaging appearances. We also accentuate the role of cross-sectional imaging in lesion identification and management implications.
 
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