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Cystic neuroblastoma in a newborn
T Weber1, C Sotelo-Avila, G Gale
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, St Louis University School of Medicine, MO.
Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|December 1, 1993
Summary
Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer, can unusually present as an adrenal cyst in newborns. This case highlights the importance of suspecting neuroblastoma in any newborn abdominal mass.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Neonatal Surgery
Background:
- Neuroblastoma is a common pediatric malignancy originating from neural crest cells.
- Typical presentations include abdominal masses, bone pain, or systemic symptoms.
- Adrenal origin is most common, but presentation as a cyst is exceedingly rare.