Wide spectrum of thoracic neurogenic tumours: a pictorial review of CT and pathological findings

Br J Radiol. 2008 Aug;81(968):668-76. doi: 10.1259/bjr/28902167.

Abstract

The purpose of this pictorial essay is to illustrate the radiological and pathological findings of a wide spectrum of neurogenic tumours of the thorax according to their anatomical location and histological subtype. Knowledge of these findings will narrow the differential diagnosis and provide guidance for patient management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchial Neoplasms / pathology
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / pathology
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Nerve Sheath Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Thoracic Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Thoracic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Thoracic Wall / diagnostic imaging
  • Thoracic Wall / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / pathology