Computed tomography as a supplement to urography in the evaluation of suspected neuroblastoma

Journal Article · Mon Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1982 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.142.2.7054833· OSTI ID:5504075

Siegel, M J; Sagel, S S

Eleven children in whom a retropertioneal neuroblastoma was suspected on the basis of plain radiographic or urographic findings underwent computed tomography (CT). CT identified and localized a neurogenic tumor in eight patients. Calcifications were demonstrated by CT in six lesions, but by urography in only four. One neuroblastoma detected by CT was not seen on the urogram; in five patients greater extent of the tumor was defined by CT than by conventional radiologic procedures. In three patients CT excluded a neuroblastoma, but diagnosed other disorders (hepatic tumor, pancreatitis, and retrocaval ureter). Our results confirm that CT is a simple and accurate method for diagnosis, delineation of extent, or exclusion of neuroblastoma.

• Research Organization: Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
• OSTI ID: 5504075
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 142:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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