Abstract
Eleven children in whom a retroperitoneal neuroblastoma was suspected on the basis of plain radiographic of 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.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 435-438 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Radiology |
Volume | 142 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 1982 |