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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
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Issue 9/2019
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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.