Diagnostic imaging of pediatric abdominal masses.

This overview delineates the clinical and pathological features of various abdominal mass lesions found in neonates and in older infants and children. The application and limitations of imaging procedures currently available are reviewed with emphasis on the principles and advantages of advanced imaging techniques. Selected pediatric abdominal masses are discussed and their radiologic features illustrated. Integrated imaging strategies for abdominal masses in the newborn and in the older infant and child are proposed.