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Sonographic diagnosis of intestinal polyps in children

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Although colonoscopy is the modality of choice for the diagnosis of intestinal polyps, sonography may be the first diagnostic modality in the evaluation of children with this pathology. Graded compression sonography of the small and large bowel may be useful in diagnosing intestinal polyps. A specific diagnosis is possible in many cases as most polyps have a characteristic appearance. Although sonography is not intended to replace endoscopy in the diagnostic work-up of intestinal polyps, it is important for radiologists to be aware of this appearance as they can be the first in making the diagnosis of intestinal polyps using sonography.

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    Dimitri A. Parra & Oscar M. Navarro

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Parra, D.A., Navarro, O.M. Sonographic diagnosis of intestinal polyps in children. Pediatr Radiol 38, 680–684 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-008-0812-2

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