CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2021; 31(03): 714-718
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1736400
Case Report

Concurrent Extramedullary Hematopoiesis and Pseudometastatic Hypervascular Lesions Masquerading as Metastases in Liver in a Case of Neuroblastoma

Abhijeet Taori
1   Department of Medical Imaging, CHEO, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
,
Nazih Shenouda
1   Department of Medical Imaging, CHEO, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
,
Dina El Demellawy
2   Department of Pathology, CHEO, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
,
Rita Putnins
1   Department of Medical Imaging, CHEO, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
› Author Affiliations

Abstract

Neuroblastoma is a common embryonic tumor presenting in childhood. Improving treatment protocols which include a combination of chemotherapy, surgical resection, hematopoietic stem cell rescue, and radiation therapy have tremendously improved outcomes. Childhood survivors are at risk of developing lesions which may mimic metastases. It is essential to accurately diagnose these due to its prognostic implications.

Declaration of Patient Consent

The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form, the patient's guardian has given her consent for her images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patient's guardian understands that her name and initials will not be published and due efforts will be made to conceal her identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed.


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Nil.




Publication History

Article published online:
13 November 2021

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