Ganglioneuroblastoma in Children

Overview

Journal Neurol Sci

Specialty Neurology

Date 2019 Jun 1

PMID 31147856

Citations 5

Authors

Ioana Badiu Tisa

Gabriel Samasca

Cornel Aldea

Iulia Lupan

Dorin Farcau

Peter Makovicky

Affiliations

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Abstract

Introduction: Neuroblastoma ranks third among pediatric malignancies.

Case Report: The case of a 3-year-old child is presented, who suddenly had frequent, unproductive, emetic cough; fever; and weight loss. Lung X-ray showed an opacity situated in the posterior superior mediastinum. Thoracic ultrasound revealed a slightly inhomogeneous, hypoechoic mass located in the posterior superior mediastinum. Computed tomography evidenced a tumor mass with homogeneous appearance in the costo-vertebral groove. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ganglioneuroblastoma.

Conclusion: Although history and clinical examination provided few elements, diagnosis was made based on imaging and histopathological examination.

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