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Cervical neuroblastoma.

Harjitpal Singh1, C Mohan, N K Mohindroo

  • 1ENT Deptt., IGMC Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery : Official Publication of the Association of Otolaryngologists of India
|November 3, 2012
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Cervical neuroblastoma, a rare cancer, often appears as a neck mass. It is a common malignancy in infants, with its origins typically in the cervical sympathetic ganglia.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Cervical neuroblastoma is an uncommon presentation of neuroblastoma.
  • It typically manifests as a firm mass in the lateral neck.
  • Primary cervical neuroblastomas originate from the cervical sympathetic ganglia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the key characteristics of cervical neuroblastoma.
  • To highlight its prevalence within head and neck extracranial neoplasms.
  • To underscore its significance as a pediatric malignancy.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of cervical neuroblastoma cases.
  • Analysis of epidemiological data on head and neck neoplasms.
  • Review of pediatric oncology literature regarding neuroblastoma.
Keywords:
Cervical neuroblastomaCervical sympathetic gangliaNeuroblastoma

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Main Results:

  • Cervical neuroblastoma presents most often as a firm lateral neck mass.
  • These tumors are the sixth most common head and neck extracranial neoplasms.
  • Neuroblastoma is the most common malignancy in children under one year of age.

Conclusions:

  • Cervical neuroblastoma, while uncommon, has distinct clinical features.
  • It represents a significant oncological concern in pediatric patients.
  • Further research into the etiology of neuroblastoma is warranted.