Computed tomography in infants and children: intracranial neoplasms

Authors:
  • PBPe Berger
    Pe Berger
  • DKD R Kirks
    D R Kirks
  • DGDl Gilday
    Dl Gilday
  • CFCr Fitz
    Cr Fitz
  • DHDc Harwood-Nash
    Dc Harwood-Nash
  • DBDr Kirks Pe Berger
    Dr Kirks Pe Berger
  • SMSK McMurdo
    SK McMurdo
  • SMSg Moore
    Sg Moore
  • MBM Brant-Zawadzki
    M Brant-Zawadzki
  • BBBo Berg
    Bo Berg
  • TKT Koch
    T Koch
  • TNTh Newton
    Th Newton
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Abstract
Cranial CT proved exceptionally accurate in detecting and localizing cerebral neoplasms in children, with only one false negative case in 40 tumors. CT had its greatest diagnostic value in cerebral and cerebellar hemispheric lesions, tuberous sclerosis, and as a screening device for craniopharyngiomas. While CT may provide a definitive diagnosis, additional information form other neuroradiologic studies is often necessary.