Abstract
Lumps and bumps are frequently seen in children, and the vast majority are a result
of trauma, infection, or inflammation. True soft tissue neoplastic lesions are rare;
however, their wide and complex classifications make these lesions challenging to
manage. Imaging features are usually nonspecific, and a reasonable list of differential
diagnoses can be generated following consideration of the clinical presentation, age,
and anatomical location of the lesion. In this article, we offer a practical approach
to diagnosing such lesions by discussing the most common three benign and malignant
lesions in different anatomical regions stratified by age with emphasis on certain
features that might aid in the diagnosis such as depth, multiplicity, calcification,
or other specific imaging feature.
Keywords
pediatric soft tissue tumors - soft tissue sarcoma - magnetic resonance imaging
