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| The imaging diagnosis of bladder rhabdomyosarcoma in children |
| LI Yan-wei1, LIU Li-wei2 |
| 1. Department of Radiology, Guangzhou Huadu Huzhong Hospital, Guangzhou 510800, China;2. Guangzhou Children’s Hospital, Guangzhou 510120, China |
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Abstract Objective: To study the cystography and CT features of bladder rhabdomyosarcoma in children for further understanding the disease. Materials and Methods: Clinical data and imaging findings in 16 cases with bladder rhabdomyosarcoma were retrospectively analyzed. All cases had intravenous urography or cystogram, and 6 cases had CT scan. Results: Botryoidal filling defects were found in 13 cases, massive phylloid filling defects in 3 cases and rigid bladder in 6 cases in intravenous urography or cystogram. Botryoidal shadow of low-muscular density and thick-walled bladder were showed on CT scan while after the administration of contrast media the tumors were mildly or moderately enhanced. Conclusions: There are some certain radiographic characteristics in pediatric bladder rhabdomyosarcoma, we can make a correct diagnosis combining with clinical features.
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Received: 05 December 2005
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2006, Vol. 17 
