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Raisa Amiruddin1, Hongming Zhuang
1From the Department of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
This study reports a rare case of pediatric neuroblastoma presenting as a scapular bone tumor in a 7-year-old girl. Imaging confirmed the tumor
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Skeletal Tumors
- Nuclear Medicine
Background:
- Neuroblastoma is a common pediatric cancer, typically originating in the abdomen or posterior mediastinum.
- Primary neuroblastoma in the scapula is exceptionally rare.
Observation:
- A 7-year-old girl presented with left shoulder pain.
- Chest CT revealed destructive lesion in the left scapula.
- Biopsy confirmed neuroblastoma.
Findings:
- A 123I scan with SPECT/CT showed focal increased activity in the left scapula.
- No other abnormal activity was detected elsewhere in the body.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare presentations of neuroblastoma.
- Nuclear imaging aids in precise localization and staging of pediatric bone tumors.
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