paediatrics Brussels 17

Vertebras

• models to predict height

Krasin et al IJROBP 2005

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• The height of children with neuroblastoma is significantly affected by RT. ➢ Depending on the number of irradiated vertebrae ( >6) ➢ The use of TBI ➢ changes in both signal and shape on MRI.

Hua et al, IJROBP 2007

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Hartley et al, IJROBP 2008

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Yu et al, radiotherapy and oncology

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Treated at 4 for stage 4 21 Gy 10 vertebras treated Now 14, heighth -3DS

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