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Review
. 2022 Mar;52(3):429-444.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-021-05196-4. Epub 2021 Sep 10.

Pediatric chest wall masses: spectrum of benign findings on ultrasound

Philip G Colucci  1 , Sara A Cohen  2 , Michael Baad  1 , Christy B Pomeranz  1 , Lee K Collins  1 , Arzu Kovanlikaya  1
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Review

Pediatric chest wall masses: spectrum of benign findings on ultrasound

Philip G Colucci et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2022 Mar.

Abstract

A palpable finding along the chest wall is a frequent indication for pediatric US. Accurate identification of benign lesions can reassure families and appropriately triage children who need follow-up, cross-sectional imaging, or biopsy. In this pictorial essay, we review chest wall anatomy, illustrate US techniques and discuss key US imaging features of common benign lesions and normal variants.

Keywords: Benign neoplasm; Chest; Chest wall; Children; Soft-tissue mass; Thorax; Ultrasound.

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