Neuroblastoma producing spinal cord compression: rapid relief with low dose of radiation

Anticancer Res. 2000 Nov-Dec;20(6C):4687-90.

Abstract

Symptomatic spinal cord compression requires emergency treatment to alleviate symptoms and to avoid irreversible damage. We describe a successful decompression by low dose radiation to a progressing neuroblastoma in a child. Magnetic resonance imaging post radiation should be performed to assess the response of the tumor to radiation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child, Preschool
  • History, 18th Century
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neuroblastoma / complications*
  • Neuroblastoma / drug therapy
  • Neuroblastoma / radiotherapy*
  • Radiotherapy Dosage
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology*
  • Spinal Cord Compression / radiotherapy*
  • Spine / pathology