title: Serial Diffusion-Weighted and Conventional MR Imaging in Primary Cerebral Neuroblastoma Treated with Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy. A Case Report and Literature Review.
abstract: Primary cerebral neuroblastoma is a rare malignant tumor encountered most commonly in children. The radiological features of this entity are variable and rarely reported. The diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) findings have not previously reported. We describe serial DWI and conventional MRI in a case of primary cerebral neuroblastoma to assess the imaging features and the role of DWI for monitoring chemoradiotherapy response.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Navy General Hospital of PLA, Hai Dian District; Beijing, China - nrren@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Ai-Jun
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Ren
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, Navy General Hospital of PLA, Hai Dian District; Beijing, China.
authors.forename: Hao-Yong
authors.initials: HY
authors.lastname: Ning
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Navy General Hospital of PLA, Hai Dian District; Beijing, China.
authors.forename: Ei
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Lin
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D059248:Chemoradiotherapy; D002648:Child; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: MR imaging; diffusion-weighted imaging; neuroblastoma; response