Neuroblastoma CT: Difference between revisions

	Neuroblastoma Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Neuroblastoma from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X Ray
CT
MRI
Echocardiography or Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Neuroblastoma CT On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Neuroblastoma CT All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Neuroblastoma CT
CDC on Neuroblastoma CT
Neuroblastoma CT in the news
Blogs on Neuroblastoma CT
Directions to Hospitals Treating Neuroblastoma
Risk calculators and risk factors for Neuroblastoma CT

Revision as of 14:35, 20 February 2019

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zahir Ali Shaikh, MD [2]Haytham Allaham, M.D. [3]

Neuroblastoma observed on transverse abdominal CT scan ^[2]
Neuroblastoma observed as a large right enhancing mass with central hypo-attenuation on transverse thoracic CT scan^[2]
Neuroblastoma observed as a large right enhancing mass with central hypo-attenuation on coronal thoracic CT scan^[2]
Neuroblastoma observed as a large right enhancing mass with central hypoattenuation on coronal thoracic CT scan^[2]
Neuroblastoma observed as a right suprarenal mass with an abundant calcification on sagittal CT scan^[2]
Neuroblastoma observed on head CT scan as lytic deposit noted in the right fronto-parietal skull due to metastatic spread<ref name="radio">
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^[2]

↑ Colon NC, Chung DH (2011). "Neuroblastoma". Adv Pediatr. 58 (1): 297–311. doi:10.1016/j.yapd.2011.03.011. PMC 3668791. PMID 21736987.CS1 maint: PMC format (link)
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 ^2.5 ^2.6 Neuroblastoma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/neuroblastoma Accessed on October, 8 2015

@@ Line 1: / Line 1: @@
 __NOTOC__
 {{Neuroblastoma}}
-{{CMG}} {{AE}}{{HL}}
+{{CMG}} {{AE}}{{ZAS}}{{HL}}
 ==Overview==
-CT scan is the investigation of choice for the diagnosis of neuroblastoma.<ref name="pmid21736987">{{cite journal| author=Colon NC, Chung DH| title=Neuroblastoma. | journal=Adv Pediatr | year= 2011 | volume= 58 | issue= 1 | pages= 297-311 | pmid=21736987 | doi=10.1016/j.yapd.2011.03.011 | pmc=PMC3668791 | url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21736987  }} </ref> On CT scan, neuroblastoma is characterized by a heterogeneous, calcified, and [[necrotic]] mass, that may encase surrounding [[vessel]]s or invade surrounding tissues.<ref name="radio">Neuroblastoma. Radiopaedia (2015) http://radiopaedia.org/articles/neuroblastoma Accessed on October, 8 2015</ref>
 ==CT scan==