ULTRASONIC EVALUATION OF MASSES IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS

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Abstract
Ultrasound was utilized in the evaluation of masses encountered in 45 patients who ranged in age from the newborn period to 14 years.After localization of a mass by palpation or roentgenographic examination, the ultrasonic transducer was placed on the skin over it. At the proper instrument settings, fluid-filled masses produced no echoes, whereas solid masses produced multiple echoes.Using this technique, it was possible to differentiate between cystic and solid masses as well as complex ones (a combination of the 2) with an accuracy of 98 per cent.The information supplied by ultrasonic examination when used in combination with clinical and other laboratory data proved to be of diagnostic value.

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