Accuracy of ultrasonography in the evaluation of abdominal masses in children in Nigeria

Accuracy of ultrasonography in the evaluation of abdominal masses in children in Nigeria

Introduction: Abdominal masses in children constitute a spectrum of lesions of diverse origin, nature and significance. In a low-income setting with limited investigative facilities, accurate diagnosis of abdominal masses can be very challenging. However, ultrasound has been used preferentially as a...

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Main Authors: Adebayo Ayokunle Adedayo, Joseph Bako Igashi, Philip Mari Mshelbwala, Abdulrashid A Nasir, Emmanuel A Ameh, James O Adeniran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Subjects:
abdominal masses
histopathological
negative predictive value
positive predictive value
sensitivity
specificity
ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2019;volume=16;issue=1;spage=1;epage=5;aulast=Adedayo

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