Open AccessAccuracy of ultrasonography in the evaluation of abdominal masses in children in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Adebayo Ayokunle Adedayo,
Joseph Bako Igashi,
Philip M. Mshelbwala,
AA Nasir,
Emmanuel A. Ameh,
James O. Adeniran
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
african journal of paediatric surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.163
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 0189-6725
pISSN - 0974-5998
DOI - 10.4103/ajps.ajps_74_16
Subject(s) - medicine , abdominal mass , radiology , ultrasound , abdominal ultrasound , abdomen , diagnostic accuracy , abdominal ultrasonography , prospective cohort study , ultrasonography , triple test , predictive value , medical diagnosis , surgery , pregnancy , fetus , genetics , biology
Abdominal masses in children constitute a spectrum of lesions of diverse origin, nature and significance. In a low-income setting with limited investigative facilities, accurate diagnosis of abdominal masses can be very challenging. However, ultrasound has been used preferentially as a diagnostic tool in evaluating abdominal masses in children. This study aimed to determine the accuracy of ultrasound evaluation of abdominal masses in children.