Neuroblastoma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

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Leg weakness.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Female
x-ray
Lateral
Frontal
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Lumbar spine films demonstrate sclerotic metastases T10, T11, L2, L4 and L5. A large left upper quadrant mass with calcification is also present. 

mri
Coronal
T2
Sagittal
T1
Sagittal
T2
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In addition to the vertebral metastases seen on plain film, intraspinal extension with cord compression and edema are visible. A very large suprarenal mass with necrosis is also present. 

ct
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CT confirms these findings, additionally demonstrating large secondary masses encasing the renal vessels on the left and surrounding the aorta. The largest mass, located above the kidney demonstrates calcification. 

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates extensive neuroblastoma metastases. 

 

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