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Review
. 2023 Dec;53(13):2699-2711.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-023-05795-3. Epub 2023 Nov 15.

Pediatric focal calvarial lesions: an illustrated review

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Pediatric focal calvarial lesions: an illustrated review

Tyler McDermott et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2023 Dec.

Abstract

Focal skull lesions in children can be diagnostically challenging with a wide variety of potential etiologies. Understanding the diverse pathologies and recognizing their associated clinical and imaging characteristics is crucial for accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment planning. We review pertinent anatomy of the scalp and calvarium and review different pathologies that can present with focal skull lesions in pediatric patients. These include neoplastic, non-neoplastic tumor-like, congenital, post traumatic, and vascular-associated etiologies. We review the key clinical and imaging features associated with these pathologies and present teaching points to help make the correct diagnosis. It is important for radiologists to be aware of the common and rare etiologies of skull lesions as well as the clinical and imaging characteristics which can be used to develop an accurate differential to ensure a timely diagnosis and initiate appropriate management.

Keywords: Calvarium anatomy; Pediatrics; Skull lesions.

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