Neuroblastoma: diagnostic imaging and staging

Journal Article · Fri Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.148.1.6856817· OSTI ID:5602367

Stark, D D; Moss, A A; Brasch, R C; deLorimier, A A; Albin, A R; London, D A; Gooding, C A

Results of computed tomography (CT), scintigraphy, excretory urography, and other imaging tests used to diagnose and stage 38 cases of neuroblastoma prior to treatment were reviewed. Findings of these examinations were correlated with clinical data, laboratory data, results of biopsy, and surgical findings. CT was the most sensitive single test (100%) for the detection and delineation of the primary tumor. Calcifications that suggested the histologic diagnosis of neuroblastoma were present in 79% of the cases. Rim calcifications, the most specific pattern for neuroblastoma, were identified in 29% of all cases. CT alone accurately staged 82% of cases; when complemented by bone marrow biopsy, staging accuracy was 97%. CT alone was more accurate than any combination of imaging tests that excluded CT. An algorithm using CT is presented for the diagnosis and staging of neuroblastoma at reduced cost and with increased efficiency.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California, San Francisco
• OSTI ID: 5602367
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 148:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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