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Normal Development and Variants in Pediatric Bone

소아 뼈의 정상 발달과 변이

  • Hee Jung Kim (Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Sun Kyoung You (Department of Radiology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Chungnam National University College of Medicine)
  • 김희중 (충남대학교 의과대학 충남대학교병원 영상의학과) ;
  • 유선경 (충남대학교 의과대학 충남대학교병원 영상의학과)
  • Received : 2024.02.10
  • Accepted : 2024.03.21
  • Published : 2024.05.01
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Abstract

Normal variants refer to imaging findings that are generally asymptomatic and discovered incidentally, yet may exhibit findings similar to those observed in pathological conditions. Recognizing normal variants in pediatric bone requires comprehension of the developmental process of long tubular bones and secondary ossification centers. Familiarity with various radiological findings of normal variants can prevent unnecessary follow-up imaging tests, as well as incorrect diagnosis and treatment. In this review, we will discuss the characteristic imaging findings of normal variants seen in growing pediatric bones, along with strategies for distinguishing them from pathologic conditions.

정상 변이란 일반적으로 무증상이며 우연히 발견되는 영상 소견을 의미하며, 병적 상태와 유사한 소견을 보일 수 있다. 소아 뼈의 정상 변이를 인지하기 위해서는 장관 골 및 이차 골화 중심의 발달 과정에 대한 이해가 필요하다. 정상 변이의 다양한 영상의학적 소견에 익숙해진다면 불필요한 추가 영상 검사 및 잘못된 진단과 치료를 방지할 수 있다. 본 종설에서는 성장하는 소아의 뼈에서 보이는 정상 변이들의 특징적인 영상 소견과 이를 병적 상태와 구별하기 위한 방법들에 대해서 논의하고자 한다.

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