Tumors of the spine in children

Andrea Rossi; Carlo Gandolfo; Giovanni Morana; Paolo Tortori-Donati

doi:10.1016/j.nic.2006.11.004

Tumors of the spine in children

Neuroimaging Clin N Am. 2007 Feb;17(1):17-35. doi: 10.1016/j.nic.2006.11.004.

Authors

Andrea Rossi¹, Carlo Gandolfo, Giovanni Morana, Paolo Tortori-Donati

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatric Neuroradiology, G. Gaslini Children's Hospital, Largo G. Gaslini 5, I-16147 Genoa, Italy. andrearossi@ospedale-gaslini.ge.it

PMID: 17493537
DOI: 10.1016/j.nic.2006.11.004

Abstract

In children, tumors of the spine are much rarer than intracranial tumors. They are classified into intramedullary, intradural-extramedullary, and extradural tumors. Magnetic resonance imaging provides crucial information regarding the extent, location, and internal structure of the mass, thus critically narrowing the differential diagnosis and guiding surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Contrast Media / administration & dosage
Female
Glioma / diagnosis*
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Male
Neoplasms, Bone Tissue / diagnosis*
Neoplasms, Nerve Tissue / diagnosis*
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive / diagnosis*
Radionuclide Imaging
Rhabdoid Tumor / diagnosis*
Spinal Cord / pathology
Spinal Cord Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Spinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Spine / diagnostic imaging
Spine / pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods

Substances

Contrast Media