The value of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of neuroblastoma

The value of fine needle aspiration cytology in the diagnosis of neuroblastoma

A case is reported of a 3.5-year-old boy with neuroblastoma metastatic to the scalp. Owing to his poor clinical condition invasive surgical biopsy was contraindicated. However, fine needle aspiration cytology established the diagnosis which was confirmed at necropsy.

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Published in:Central African journal of medicine Vol. 36; no. 1; p. 5
Main Authors: Ulasi, T O, Kaine, W N, Onugbo, W I
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Zimbabwe 01-01-1990
Subjects:
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - complications
Biopsy, Needle
Child, Preschool
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Neuroblastoma - diagnosis
Neuroblastoma - pathology
Neuroblastoma - secondary
Nigeria
Scalp
Skin Neoplasms - diagnosis
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - secondary
Nigeria
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Summary:A case is reported of a 3.5-year-old boy with neuroblastoma metastatic to the scalp. Owing to his poor clinical condition invasive surgical biopsy was contraindicated. However, fine needle aspiration cytology established the diagnosis which was confirmed at necropsy.
ISSN:0008-9176