Title: Diagnosis of Retinoblastoma Using CT and MRI
Abstract: Objective To discuss the CT and MRI features of retinoblastoma.Methods The CT and MRI findings of 10 cases proved by operation and pathology were retrospectively analyzed.CT scanning was performed in 10 cases and MRI in 3 cases.Results CT sanning showed that 8 cases had calcification of soft tissue and the posterior wall of 2 cases were more thicker than the others.In 3 cases performed MRI scanning,the signal of the tumor was higher than the vitreous in T1WI and lower than vitreous in T2WI.Conclusion CT is a reliable method in the diagnosis of retinoblastoma,while MRI is superior to CT with respect to the tumor stage.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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