Neuropediatrics 2005; 36(2): 112-116
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-837659
Short Communication

Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York

Isolated CNS Relapse in Neuroblastoma

L. Porto1 , M. Kieslich2 , B. Yan1 , D. Schwabe3 , F. E. Zanella1 , H. Lanfermann1
  • 1Neuroradiology Department, Klinikum der Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • 2Neuropediatric Department, Klinikum der Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
  • 3Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Department, Klinikum der Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Publication History

Received: November 23, 2004

Accepted after Revision: February 25, 2005

Publication Date:
11 April 2005 (online)

Abstract

We report three patients with primary extracerebral neuroblastoma and central nervous system (CNS) relapse. As the survival of children with metastatic neuroblastoma improves with recent advances in treatment, CNS involvement becomes more frequently detected. MR imaging of the brain and spine are strongly indicated in the follow-up of patients with increased risk of developing CNS disease.

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L. Porto

Institut für Neuroradiologie
Klinikum der Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität

Schleusenweg 2 - 16

60528 Frankfurt am Main

Germany

Email: luciana.porto@kgu.de

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