| Neuroblastoma: diagnostic imaging and staging. | |
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PMID: 6856817 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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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. |
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Authors:
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D D Stark; A A Moss; R C Brasch; A A deLorimier; A R Albin; D A London; C A Gooding |
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Radiology Volume: 148 ISSN: 0033-8419 ISO Abbreviation: Radiology Publication Date: 1983 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1983-07-15 Completed Date: 1983-07-15 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401260 Medline TA: Radiology Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 101-5 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Bone Marrow
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pathology Bone Neoplasms / radiography, radionuclide imaging, secondary Child Follow-Up Studies Humans Liver Neoplasms / radiography, secondary Neoplasm Staging / methods* Neuroblastoma / pathology, radiography*, radionuclide imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed* / economics Urography |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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IT32CAO938602/CA/NCI NIH HHS |
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