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ESR Essentials: renal imaging in children—practice recommendations by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology

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  • Magdalena Maria Woźniak

  • Damjana Ključevšek

  • Maria Beatrice Damasio

  • Luisa Lobo

  • Hans-Joachim Mentzel

  • Lil-Sofie Ording-Müller

  • Philippe Petit

  • Michael Riccabona

  • Samuel Stafrace

  • Anne M. Smets

  • Carmelo Sofia

  • Giulia Perucca

  • December 5, 2025

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    Ultrasound is the primary imaging modality for evaluating renal pathologies in children, including cystic lesions and urinary tract dilatation.

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    Magnetic resonance imaging is a radiation-free option for detailed anatomical assessment and can provide functional information when applicable.

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    Computed tomography is a second-line imaging modality in children, reserved for major trauma or complicated urolithiasis on a case-by-case basis.

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    Cysts in children often indicate cystic kidney disease, necessitating family history assessment and follow-up imaging for incidentally detected cysts.

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    Imaging evaluations must consider child-specific factors such as renal maturation, hydration status, and bladder filling to distinguish normal variants.

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ESR Essentials: renal imaging in children—practice recommendations by the European Society of Paediatric Radiology

  • by Magdalena Maria Woźniak, Damjana Ključevšek, Maria Beatrice Damasio, Luisa Lobo, Hans-Joachim Mentzel, Lil-Sofie Ording-Müller, Philippe Petit, Michael Riccabona, Samuel Stafrace, Anne M. Smets, Carmelo Sofia, Giulia Perucca

  • December 5, 2025

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