Retinoblastoma and simulating lesions. Role of CT, MR imaging and use of Gd-DTPA contrast enhancement

Radiol Clin North Am. 1998 Nov;36(6):1101-17. doi: 10.1016/s0033-8389(05)70234-7.

Abstract

The diagnosis of Rb can usually be made by clinical examination; however, patients should also be studied by CT and MR imaging to help determine the extent of the intraocular tumor, document intralesional calcification, confirm the diagnosis, and delineate orbital or intracranial involvement. These imaging techniques should aid the clinician in differentiating Rb from lesions that simulate Rb.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Calcinosis / diagnosis
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Contrast Media*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Gadolinium DTPA*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Retinal Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Retinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Retinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Retinoblastoma / diagnosis*
  • Retinoblastoma / diagnostic imaging
  • Retinoblastoma / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Gadolinium DTPA