Radiology Cases Neuroblastoma LSBU

Description: Neuroblastoma is a tumour process derived from Neuro-ectodermal tissues. This explains the reason for the commonest site of the tumour being the adrenal medulla or mediastinum (sympathetic nerves). It occurs in young children with the greatest incidence at 2 years and below. It is rare above the age of 5 years. Calcification is more common in this tumour, which helps to differentiate this from the mass of Wilms tumour, nephroblastoma, if that tumour occurs below the age of 5 years. The tumour is aggressive and metastasises early and widely.