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Adrenocortical carcinoma with extension into inferior vena cava and right atrium: Report of 3 cases in children

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We present three cases of adrenocortical carcinoma, a rare tumor in children, with extension into the inferior vena cava and the right atrium. The diagnosis is facilitated by use of ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Westchester County Medical Center, New York, USA

    L. B. Godine

  2. Department of Radiology, Babies Hospital, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, 3959 Broadway, 10032, New York, NY, USA

    W. E. Berdon

  3. Department of Radiology, University of California, San Francisco, Calif., USA

    R. C. Brasch

  4. Department of Radiology, Schneider Children's Hospital, New Hyde Park, New York, USA

    J. C. Leonidas

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Godine, L.B., Berdon, W.E., Brasch, R.C. et al. Adrenocortical carcinoma with extension into inferior vena cava and right atrium: Report of 3 cases in children. Pediatr Radiol 20, 166–168 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02012963

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