Neuroblastoma Imaging

Zusammenfassung

Das Neuroblastom ist ein embryonaler Tumor des sympathischen Nervensystems und gehört zu den häufigsten soliden Malignomen des Kindesalters. Biologisches Verhalten und klinischer Verlauf weisen eine ausgeprägte Heterogenität auf, die von spontaner Regression bis zu unaufhaltsamer Progression reicht. Diese Übersichtsarbeit erläutert die Risikostratifizierung und therapeutischen Optionen. Eine ausführliche Darstellung der Aufgaben der Bildgebung während des Verlaufs der Erkrankung und typische bildmorphologische Befunde in allen Modalitäten werden dargestellt.

Abstract

Neuroblastoma is an embryonic tumor of the sympathetic nervous system which represents one of the most common malignancies in early childhood. Its clinical and biological behavior show a remarkable heterogeneity, ranging from spontaneous regression to inexorable progression with a fatal outcome. This review summarizes the clinical risk stratification and treatment options. An extensive overview of the role of imaging during the course of the disease and typical imaging findings in all imaging modalities are demonstrated.

Key words

abdomen - MR imaging - ultrasound - radionuclide imaging - neoplasms

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