Neonatal neuroblastoma presenting as recurrent chylothorax in a hydropic baby: A case report
Daniah S Alhazmi1, Maha Bamehrez2
1Department of Pediatrics, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Abstract:
We report here a rare case of neuroblastoma in a neonate who presented as a hydropic baby with respiratory distress due to recurrent chylothorax. The neuroblastoma regressed after six cycles of chemotherapy and the infant was discharged in good condition.
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