Contribution of computed tomography (CT) in the study of 24 head and neck embryonic rhabdomyosarcomas in children

Eur J Radiol. 1984 Aug;4(3):177-80.

Abstract

Our study of 24 head and neck embryonic rhabdomyosarcomas in children confirms the substantial contribution of CT: -to the diagnosis, by showing the soft tissue mass, the bone destruction especially at the skull base, orbital walls and walls of the maxillary sinuses and intra-orbital or intra-cranial extension, -for the follow-up during treatment, it shows the efficacy of treatment, confirms the diagnosis of complete remission and contributes to an evaluation for recurrence.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Rhabdomyosarcoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*