Cystic neuroblastoma in an older child

Cystic neuroblastoma in an older child

Cystic neuroblastoma presenting beyond the neonatal period is rare and seems to have a different presentation and outcome as compared to those diagnosed in the antenatal and perinatal period. Presented herein is a case of cystic neuroblastoma diagnosed in a 9-year-old girl who had a poor outcome des...

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Main Authors: Agarwala S, Bhatnagar V
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2005-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
Subjects:
Cystic neuroblastoma
outcome
postnatal diagnosis
Online Access:http://www.jiaps.com/article.asp?issn=0971-9261;year=2005;volume=10;issue=2;spage=103;epage=104;aulast=Agarwala
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Summary:Cystic neuroblastoma presenting beyond the neonatal period is rare and seems to have a different presentation and outcome as compared to those diagnosed in the antenatal and perinatal period. Presented herein is a case of cystic neuroblastoma diagnosed in a 9-year-old girl who had a poor outcome despite complete excision, aggressive chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
ISSN:0971-9261

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