Neural tumors of the thorax: subject review from the AFIP

160 tumors of neural origin occurring in the thorax were analyzed. The major histological features of schwannoma, neurofibroma, neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, and paraganglioma are described. Radiological analysis emphasized shape and location. Calcification was relatively unco...

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Published inRadiology Vol. 126; no. 1; p. 9
Main Authors Reed, J C, Hallet, K K, Feigin, D S
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.1978
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Bone Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Bone Diseases - etiology
Child
Child, Preschool
Female
Humans
Infant
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Metastasis
Nervous System Diseases - complications
Nervous System Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Nervous System Diseases - pathology
Pleural Effusion - diagnostic imaging
Pleural Effusion - etiology
Pleural Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Thoracic Neoplasms - complications
Thoracic Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Thoracic Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:160 tumors of neural origin occurring in the thorax were analyzed. The major histological features of schwannoma, neurofibroma, neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroblastoma, ganglioneuroma, and paraganglioma are described. Radiological analysis emphasized shape and location. Calcification was relatively uncommon but may be specific. The comparatively low figures on incidence of rib and vertebral abnormalities might be increased by special studies, including vertebral tomography. Evidence of local spread such as pleura-based nodules and pleural effusion constitutes evidence of malignancy. Age may be the most important clinical parameter for distinguishing between histological types.
ISSN:0033-8419
DOI:10.1148/126.1.9