ABDOMINAL NEUROBLASTOMA

Diagnosis of abdominal neuroblastoma by imaging techniques is demandin g, and in most cases several complementary modalities are needed for c orrect staging. Ultrasonography is performed first, followed by contra st CT and/or MRI. Both skeletal and specific MIBG scintigraphy are ess ential in most cases. This applies not only for the primary diagnosis but also for monitoring the response to therapy and for picking up rec urrent disease.