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US and MRI of pediatric ocular masses with histopathological correlation

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We review our experience with unusual ocular pathologies, some mimicking retinoblastoma, that were referred to our institution during the past two decades. After presenting the imaging anatomy of the normal eye, we discuss pertinent clinical and pathological features, and illustrate the US and MRI appearance of retinoblastoma, medulloepithelioma, uveal melanoma, persistent fetal vasculature, Coats disease, corneal dermoid, retinal dysplasia and toxocara granuloma. Features useful in discriminating among these entities are emphasized.

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This study was supported in part by the American, Lebanese and Syrian Associated Charities and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN.

The authors thank Betsy Williford for providing artwork for this project.

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  1. Department of Oncology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, MS 260, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN, 38105, USA

    Rachel C. Brennan

  2. Department of Radiological Sciences, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA

    Sue Kaste, Kathleen J. Helton & M. Beth McCarville

  3. Departments of Surgery and Pathology, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, TN, USA

    Matthew W. Wilson

  4. Department of Ophthalmology, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA

    Rachel C. Brennan & Matthew W. Wilson

  5. Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA

    Rachel C. Brennan

  6. Department of Radiology, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, College of Medicine, Memphis, TN, USA

    Sue Kaste & M. Beth McCarville

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Brennan, R.C., Wilson, M.W., Kaste, S. et al. US and MRI of pediatric ocular masses with histopathological correlation. Pediatr Radiol 42, 738–749 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2374-6

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