Open AccessThe rôle of ultrasound scan in childhood ovarian tumors
Author(s) -
Lauszus Finn,
Balslev Thomas,
Johansen Anders
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349409013398
Subject(s) - medicine , ultrasound , differential diagnosis , radiology , ovarian tumor , medical diagnosis , gynecology , ovarian cancer , pathology , cancer
Seven cases with childhood ovarian tumors are presented. All underwent an ultrasound scan which gave the the preliminary diagnosis of ovarian tumor. Treatment differs according to the status of the child and whether malignity is involved. The numerous differential diagnoses must be kept in mind. The management of children with an unexplained abdominal mass should include an ultrasound scan.