Computed tomography-guided microwave ablation therapy for pediatric adrenal neuroblastoma with lung nodule a case report

J Cardiothorac Surg. 2025 Jan 8;20(1):45. doi: 10.1186/s13019-024-03307-4.

Abstract

Background: Solid lung lesions are common in clinical practice, and percutaneous thermal ablation has been shown to be an effective treatment for these lesions. While computed tomography (CT)-guided microwave ablation (MWA) therapy is frequently used for adult solid lesions, it is rarely considered for pediatric cases.

Case presentation: A case of an 8-year-old child with adrenal neuroblastoma and a left upper lung mass. The child successfully underwent lung mass ablation and experienced a long-term progression-free period with good recovery and no recurrence.

Conclusions: This case suggests that MWA could be a valuable addition to existing treatment options for solid lesions in children.

Keywords: Computed tomography; Microwave ablation; Pediatric.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ablation Techniques / methods
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Male
  • Microwaves* / therapeutic use
  • Neuroblastoma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Neuroblastoma* / surgery
  • Surgery, Computer-Assisted / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*