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01-09-2019 | Neuroblastoma | Quiz Cases

Ganglioneuroblastoma in children

Authors: Ioana Badiu Tișa, Gabriel Samașca, Cornel Aldea, Iulia Lupan, Dorin Farcau, Peter Makovicky

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Issue 9/2019

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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Title: Ganglioneuroblastoma in children
Authors: Ioana Badiu Tișa
Gabriel Samașca
Cornel Aldea
Iulia Lupan
Dorin Farcau
Peter Makovicky
Publication date: 01-09-2019
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Keywords: Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma
Cough
Cough
Cough
Thoracic Ultrasound
Published in: Neurological Sciences / Issue 9/2019
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-019-03932-1

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