CT Diagnosis of Ganglioneuroma
- VernacularTitle:神经节细胞瘤的CT诊断
- Author:
Ye TAN
;
Zhenghan YANG
;
Cheng ZHOU
;
Min ZHANG
;
Huizhang LI
;
Xiangyang WANG
;
Jiahu WEI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ganglioneuroma;
tomography,X-ray computed;
tumor
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate CT characteristics of ganglioneuroma.Methods CT findings in 12 patients with ganglioneuroma proved histopathologically were retrospectively analyzed.Results The lesions localized in the adrenal gland in 8,the retroperitoneum in 3,the posterior mediastinum in 1.eleven lesions appeared as homogeneous hypo-or isodense oval masses with well delineated margins and 1 was cysto-solid on plain CT scans.The calcifications were seen inside one tumor.On enhanced CT scans,the lesions were mild enhancement in 4,moderate enhancement in 3,significant enhancement in 3 and no enhancement in 2.Mild delayed enhancement in 5 cases,moderate delayed enhancement in 4 cases and no delayed enhancement in 3 cases were showed.Conclusion Typical ganglioneuroma shows low intensity,mild or moderate enhancement and delayed enhancement.
