Neuroblastoma CT

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]

Overview

On CT scan, neuroblastoma is characterized by a heterogeneous, calcified, and necrotic mass, that may encase the surrounding vessels or invade the surrounding tissues.

CT scan

• On CT scan, neuroblastoma is characterized by:

• Heterogeneous mass
• Calcification
• Necrosis
• Compression of the surrounding vessels
• Invasion of the psoas muscle or kidneys
• Swollen lymph nodes

Gallery

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  Neuroblastoma observed on transverse abdominal CT scan
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  Neuroblastoma observed as a large right enhancing mass with central hypo-attenuation on transverse thoracic CT scan
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  Neuroblastoma observed as a large right enhancing mass with central hypo-attenuation on coronal thoracic CT scan
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  Neuroblastoma observed as a large right enhancing mass with central hypoattenuation on coronal thoracic CT scan
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  Neuroblastoma observed as a right suprarenal mass with an abundant calcification on sagittal CT scan
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  Neuroblastoma observed on head CT scan as lytic deposit noted in the right fronto-parietal skull due to metastatic spread<ref name="radio">
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  Neuroblastoma observed on CT scan associated with multiple osseous lytic metastases involving the calvaria, skull base, orbit and mandible with epidural and extra cranial extension