Case Report - 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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Published in:	Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons Vol. 10; no. 2
Main Author:	Agarwala S., Bhatnagar V
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Medknow Publications on behalf of the Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons 08-08-2005
Subjects:	Cystic neuroblastoma, outcome, postnatal diagnosis
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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