Abstract Reference

Unique Identifier

90183542

Authors

Gan LF

Title

{Radiologic analysis of 51 cases of neuroblastoma].
[Article in Chinese]

Source

Chung Hua Fang She Hsueh Tsa Chih 1989 Aug;23(4):211-214

Abstract

The X-ray findings in 51 cases of neuroblastoma were analysed. The aim of plain film of abdomen is to search for fine sandy calcifications in the abdominal mass, paravertebral widening at lower thoracic region, and bone metastases. Displacement and deformity of kidney by extrinsic pressure seen in IVU are useful in differentiating an extrarenal tumor from intrarenal one. Ultrasound and CT are superior to IVU in localization diagnosis and defining the extent of abdominal neuroblastoma. Thoracic neuroblastoma usually manifests as a posterior mediastinal tumor associated with rib changes and the chest film remains valuable in diagnosis of this condition. It is mandatory to screen the patient for skeletal metastases radiographically and to investigate the bone marrow, and urine VMA whenever abnormalities are found in abdominal or thoracic imaging. The significance of combined imaging techniques in staging of neuroblastoma was discussed, and a simple diagnostic approach was proposed.

MeSH Subject Headings

Abdomen/radiography

Abdominal Neoplasms/radiography*

Bone Neoplasms/secondary

Bone Neoplasms/radiography

Child

Child, Preschool

English Abstract

Female

Human

Infant

Male

Neuroblastoma/radiography*

Thoracic Neoplasms/radiography*

Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Ultrasonography

Urography