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Int J Surg Pathol ; 32(2): 401-407, 2024 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37331966

ABSTRACT

Background. Ganglioneuroblastoma is a borderline tumor of sympathetic origin that is considered a childhood disease, with the majority of patients occurring in children less than five years old and few patients occurring in adults. There are no treatment guidelines for adult ganglioneuroblastoma. Here, we report a rare patient of adult gastric ganglioneuroblastoma that was completely resected by a laparoscopic approach. Case presentation. A 73-year-old man presented with dull pain in the upper abdomen along with abdominal distension for one month. Gastroscopy examination revealed chronic gastritis and submucosal tumors of the gastric antrum. Endoscopic ultrasonography showed a hypoechoic mass in the gastric antrum arising from the muscularis propria. An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed an irregular soft tissue mass in the gastric antrum with heterogeneous enhancement in the arterial phase. The mass was completely resected by laparoscopic surgery. Postoperative histopathology revealed that the mass contained differentiated neuroblasts, mature ganglion cells and ganglioneuroma components. The pathological diagnosis was ganglioneuroblastoma intermixed, and the patient was determined to be in stage I. The patient received no adjuvant chemotherapy or radiotherapy. At his two-year follow-up, the patient was doing well and showed no signs of recurrence. Conclusion. Despite the rarity of gastric ganglioneuroblastoma as a primary site of origin, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gastric masses in adults. Radical surgery is sufficient for the treatment of ganglioneuroblastoma intermixed, and long-term follow-up should be performed.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Stomach Neoplasms , Aged , Humans , Male , Endosonography , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnosis , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Gastroscopy , Stomach Neoplasms/diagnosis , Stomach Neoplasms/surgery
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Am Surg ; 89(9): 3745-3750, 2023 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37150742

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Neuroblastomas are the most common extracranial solid malignancy in children with variable manifestations and complications depending on the presence of paraneoplastic syndromes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a single institution retrospective cohort study of all patients less than 18 years old diagnosed with neuroblastoma or ganglioneuroblastoma between January 2002 and July 2022. Patients were identified through the pathology and cancer registry and cross-referenced with pediatric records. Patient demographics, clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes were collected. A univariate descriptive analysis of the collected data was conducted. RESULTS: In our study period, 130 children were diagnosed with neuroblastoma, and 15 were diagnosed with ganglioneuroblastoma. There were 12 children with a paraneoplastic syndrome identified, 8 with NBL and 4 with ganglioneuroblastoma (GNBL). The average age at diagnosis was 22 months. All but 1 underwent resection prior to treatment of paraneoplastic syndrome, and 4 children required neoadjuvant therapy. Neurological complications were the most common with 10 children (83%). The average time from symptom onset to diagnosis was 0.7 months. Eight children had complete resolution of their symptoms after treatment and resection, 2 children recently started treatment within a year, 1 had partial resolution, and 1 died during treatment. The presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes occurred in 4 children with neurologic paraneoplastic syndromes. Six children had neuropil rich tumors. CONCLUSION: The histological profile of paraneoplastic syndromes of neuroblastoma and ganglioneuroblastoma and their treatment across a single institution can be highly variable. The presence of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes and neuropil may have an impact on paraneoplastic pathology.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Nervous System Diseases , Neuroblastoma , Paraneoplastic Syndromes , Humans , Child , Infant , Adolescent , Ganglioneuroblastoma/complications , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnosis , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Neuroblastoma/complications , Neuroblastoma/therapy , Neuroblastoma/pathology , Paraneoplastic Syndromes/therapy , Paraneoplastic Syndromes/complications
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J Craniofac Surg ; 34(3): e252-e254, 2023 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36617675

ABSTRACT

The authors present an interesting case of ganglioneuroblastoma, a tumor of the sympathetic chain, presenting as severe obstructive sleep apnea in a healthy 5-year-old boy. The patient's initial polysomnogram demonstrated an apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) of 86 events/hour. He underwent an adenotonsillectomy at an outside hospital and his repeat AHI was still 62. The patient was nonobese and nonsyndromic appearing, which made his incredibly high AHI perplexing. He underwent sleep endoscopy and direct laryngoscopy for further evaluation, which demonstrated a large mass in the left posterior pharynx. He then underwent surgical excision with a resolution of his obstructive sleep apnea.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive , Tonsillectomy , Male , Humans , Child, Preschool , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/diagnosis , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/etiology , Sleep Apnea, Obstructive/surgery , Adenoidectomy , Pharynx
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J Pediatr Surg ; 57(12): 926-933, 2022 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35961818

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BACKGROUND: Cervical neuroblastic tumors (NTs) are rare but less aggressive cancer with an above-average survival rate. Little has been published regarding the management and surgical outcomes of patients with cervical NTs based on pathology category. This study compared and identified the preoperative characteristics of cervical NTs in different pathology categories and evaluated the outcomes of patients undergoing surgical resection. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Upon the institutional review board's approval, a retrospective chart review was performed at Beijing Children's Hospital from April 2013 to August 2020. Demographics of patients, imaging data, lab test results, operation details and outcomes were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS: Of 32 cervical NTs, 24(80%) were classified as neuroblastoma (NB) /ganglioneuroblastoma-nodular (GNBn) and 8(20%) as ganglioneuroblastoma-intermixed (GNBi)/ ganglioneuroma (GN). Patients with GNBi/GN were older than those with NB/GNBn (44.5 months (IQR 16-81) vs 9 months (IQR 1-47); P = 0.001). GNBi/GN patients presented more frequently with stage 1 disease compared with NB/GNBn patients (100% vs. 29.2%, P = 0.001), less frequently with tumor-related symptoms (0% vs. 70.8%, P = 0.001), artery encased tumor (0% vs. 41.7%, P = 0.035), and surgical complications (25% vs. 70.8%, P = 0.038). GNBi/GN patients were also less likely to show elevated neuron specific enolase (NSE) (12.5% vs. 79.2%, P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS: Cervical NB/GNBn and GNBi/GN patients had distinct characteristic clinical presentations and surgical outcomes. For children with features suggestive of benign disease (older age, asymptomatic, normal serum tumor markers) and no artery image-defined risk factors (IDRFs), upfront resection can be considered.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Ganglioneuroma , Neuroblastoma , Humans , Child , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Ganglioneuroma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroma/surgery , Neuroblastoma/surgery , Treatment Outcome
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Rev. esp. cir. oral maxilofac ; 44(3): 130-132, jul.-sept. 2022. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-213134

ABSTRACT

El ganglioneuroblastoma es un tumor derivado de los neuroblastos, generalmente originado a partir de estructuras simpáticas, típicamente localizado en la glándula suprarrenal. En este artículo presentamos un caso excepcional de una paciente de 6 años con un ganglioneuroblastoma cervical que desarrolló trastornos del sueño derivados de la compresión de la vía aérea desde su primer año de vida. (AU)


Ganglioneuroblastoma is a tumor derived from neuroblasts, generally related to sympathetic structures, which is usually located in the adrenal gland. In this article, we present a rare case of a patient with cervical ganglioneuroblastoma, who developed sleep disorders since the first year of life due to compression of the airway. (AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Child , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnosis , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Neoplasms , Neuroblastoma , Sleep Wake Disorders
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J Pediatr Surg ; 57(8): 1538-1543, 2022 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34281709

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PURPOSE: Ganglioneuroma (GN) and ganglioneuroblastoma-intermixed (GNB-I) represent benign variants of neuroblastic tumors in children; however, differentiating from more aggressive histological variants of GNB including the nodular subtype (GNB-N) prior to resection can be challenging, even with biopsy. Currently, no standard treatment guidelines exist. The purpose of this study was to identify pre-operative characteristics of benign neuroblastic tumors and evaluate outcomes for patients who underwent surgical resection or observation. METHODS: Retrospective chart review of children treated at a single institution between 2009 and 2019 for non-metastatic tumor with a tissue diagnosis of GN, GNB-N or GNB-I. Demographics, imaging, labs, operative details and outcomes were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS: Of 53 patients, 45% were male. The most common tumor location was abdomen (49%), followed by thorax (34%). Forty-five percent had at least one image defined risk factor. Biopsy was performed in 32% (17/53) and upfront surgery in 68% (36/53). Three patients (3/53, 5.6%) with biopsy demonstrating GN tumors were observed due to high surgical risk. Pathology of resected specimens demonstrated GN in 52% (26/50) and GNB-I or GNB-N in 48% (24/50). The majority of GNB tumors (75% (18/24) were GNB-I and 25% (6/24) were GNB-N. Therefore, 88% of the resected tumors were benign spectrum neuroblastic tumors (GN & GNB-I). Seven (7/50, 14%) patients experienced perioperative complication (temporary paralysis, Horner's syndrome, chylothorax, vocal cord paralysis). Recurrence was noted in 1 patient with GN (1/50, 2%) and 3 with GNB-N (3/50, 6%). There were no tumor-related deaths. Patients with GN were older than those with GNB (8.8 years (IQR 6-11.25) vs 5.6 years for GN (IQR 3-7); p = 0.01). GNB tumors were also more likely to have calcifications on imaging (63% vs. 38%, p = .01) and more commonly had MIBG avidity (88% vs 66%, p = .04). There were no significant differences in tumor size or symptoms at presentation. CONCLUSIONS: In children with neuroblastic tumors, older age, CT without tumor calcifications, lack of MIBG avidity, and/or normal urine catecholamines may indicate benign GN. Close observation could be considered for asymptomatic patients meeting these criteria with biopsy-proven GN, with resection reserved for progressive growth or symptom development. However, larger, multicenter studies are needed for further validation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Ganglioneuroma , Neuroblastoma , Child , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnosis , Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Ganglioneuroma/diagnosis , Ganglioneuroma/pathology , Ganglioneuroma/surgery , Humans , Male , Neuroblastoma/diagnosis , Neuroblastoma/pathology , Neuroblastoma/surgery , Retrospective Studies
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Auris Nasus Larynx ; 49(5): 889-892, 2022 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33867181

ABSTRACT

Primary cervical ganglioneuroblastoma is rare and reports of its subtypes are limited. This case series describes two pediatric patients with the nodular subtype of primary cervical ganglioneuroblastoma with lymphatic spread. Clinical course, diagnosis, and management of this rare tumor are discussed with emphasis on the importance of including neuroblastic tumors in the differential diagnosis of pediatric neck masses. We also report the use of nerve monitoring of the recurrent laryngeal nerve as a surrogate for the vagus nerve during a pediatric neck dissection.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Child , Diagnosis, Differential , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Humans
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Eur J Surg Oncol ; 48(1): 283-291, 2022 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34489122

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Surgery plays a key role in the management of Neuroblastic tumours (NB), where the standard approach is open surgery, while minimally invasive surgery (MIS) may be considered an option in selected cases. The indication(s) and morbidity of MIS remain undetermined due to small number of reported studies. The aim of this study was to critically address the contemporary indications, morbidity and overall survival (OS) and propose guidelines exploring the utility of MIS for NB. MATERIALS & METHODS: A SIOPEN study where data of patients with NB who underwent MIS between 2005 and 2018, including demographics, tumour features, imaging, complications, follow up and survival, were extracted and then analysed. RESULTS: A total of 222 patients from 16 centres were identified. The majority were adrenal gland origin (54%) compared to abdominal non-adrenal and pelvic (16%) and thoracic (30%). Complete and near complete macroscopic resection (>95%) was achieved in 95%, with 10% of cases having conversion to open surgery. Complications were reported in 10% within 30 days of surgery. The presence of IDRF (30%) and/or tumour volume >75 ml were risk factors for conversion and complications in multivariate analysis. Overall mortality was 8.5%. CONCLUSIONS: MIS for NB showed that it is a secure approach allowing more than 95% resection. The presence of IDRFs was not an absolute contraindication for MIS. Conversion to open surgery and overall complication rates were low, however they become significant if tumour volume >75 mL. Based on these data, we propose new MIS guidelines for neuroblastic tumours.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Neoplasms/surgery , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/surgery , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Ganglioneuroma/surgery , Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures/methods , Neuroblastoma/surgery , Pelvic Neoplasms/surgery , Thoracic Neoplasms/surgery , Abdominal Neoplasms/pathology , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/pathology , Child , Child, Preschool , Conversion to Open Surgery , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Ganglioneuroma/pathology , Humans , Infant , Male , Neuroblastoma/pathology , Pelvic Neoplasms/pathology , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Thoracic Neoplasms/pathology , Tumor Burden
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Ann Clin Lab Sci ; 51(4): 573-579, 2021 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34452899

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: Composite neuroblastoma is a tumor composed of multiple tumoral clones within the neuroblastoma family. To date, establishing this unique histopathologic diagnosis has required the evaluation of the primary tumor mass. We report a case of composite neuroblastoma diagnosed by evaluation of a metastatic lymph node. METHODS: One abdominal lymph node involved by tumor was evaluated in a 6-year-old boy. The primary abdominal mass was not examined. Following histopathologic examination, clonality studies using comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) and fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) were also performed. RESULTS: Two distinct tumor components were identified by histopathologic evaluation and classified as differentiating neuroblastoma (component A) and poorly differentiated neuroblastoma (component B). Based on the patient's age, each clone was further classified as Unfavorable Histology. The presence of these two different tumoral clones was confirmed by CGH and FISH. CONCLUSION: This case affirms the histopathologic approach to evaluating composite tumors, as established by the International Neuroblastoma Pathology Classification (INPC) model for ganglioneuroblastoma, nodular tumors. Also, when both components are metastatic, this case demonstrates that composite tumors can be diagnosed by the evaluation of metastatic lesions alone. Finally, it supports the addition of composite neuroblastoma to a future version of the INPC.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Neoplasms/pathology , Ganglioneuroblastoma/secondary , Lymph Nodes/pathology , Abdominal Neoplasms/surgery , Child , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Humans , Lymph Nodes/surgery , Male , Prognosis
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Pediatr Blood Cancer ; 68(12): e29260, 2021 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34302705

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Neuroblastoma management in children is multimodal and depends on multiple factors, including the possibility of complete surgical resection. Image-defined risk factors (IDRFs) are used to assess the feasibility of primary surgery. We studied the changes in IDRFs after neoadjuvant chemotherapy for thoracic neurogenic tumors. METHODS: We performed a multicenter review of 27 patients presenting with unresectable thoracic neurogenic tumors. Patients received neoadjuvant chemotherapy, according to their risk group. IDRF at diagnosis and before surgery were retrospectively analyzed by a radiologist and a surgeon, blind to the initial assessment. Surgical and oncologic outcomes were reviewed. RESULTS: None of the patients presented MYCN amplification, and 78 IDRFs were identified at diagnosis. Vascular IDRFs were the most frequent, with 28 vascular IDRFs detected in 18 patients, 22 of which disappeared after chemotherapy. Reductions of tumor volume were associated with a regression of IDRFs. Patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery had smaller tumor volumes than those undergoing open surgery, and no vascular IDRF. Two patients received two additional courses of chemotherapy to reduce tumor volume sufficiently for surgery. One patient with ganglioneuroblastoma underwent early surgery due to a lack of response to initial chemotherapy. CONCLUSION: Tumor volume reduction with neoadjuvant chemotherapy eliminates most IDRF in thoracic neurogenic tumors. Vascular IDRF are rapidly resolved at this site, making surgical resection and minimally invasive surgery possible.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Neuroblastoma , Thoracic Neoplasms , Child , Ganglioneuroblastoma/drug therapy , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Humans , Neuroblastoma/drug therapy , Neuroblastoma/pathology , Neuroblastoma/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Thoracic Neoplasms/drug therapy , Thoracic Neoplasms/surgery
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Virchows Arch ; 479(2): 419-424, 2021 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33595736

ABSTRACT

Ectomesenchymoma is an exceedingly rare biphasic malignant tumor characterized by the presence of mesenchymal and neuroectodermal elements. The majority of patients are infants or children. We describe the first case of this entity diagnosed as a primary uterine tumor. A 72-year-old female presented with post-menopausal bleeding. Dilatation and curettage showed irregular mesenchymal proliferation of uncertain nature. In the hysterectomy specimen, a myxoid spindle cell tumor with areas of skeletal muscle and neural differentiation was found in the uterus, with direct invasion of the small intestine, and biphasic differentiation into rhabdomyosarcoma and ganglioneuroblastoma was unequivocally seen in a lymph node metastasis. The morphological findings were validated by immunohistochemistry. Massive parallel sequencing identified TP53, PTEN, and DICER1 mutations in the tumor. This report describes the presence of ectomesenchymoma in an unusual primary organ and in an uncharacteristic age and presents novel data regarding the genetic characteristics of this tumor.


Subject(s)
Biomarkers, Tumor/genetics , DEAD-box RNA Helicases/genetics , Ganglioneuroblastoma/genetics , Mesenchymoma/genetics , Mutation , Rhabdomyosarcoma/genetics , Ribonuclease III/genetics , Uterine Neoplasms/genetics , Aged , DNA Mutational Analysis , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Genetic Predisposition to Disease , High-Throughput Nucleotide Sequencing , Humans , Hysterectomy , Mesenchymoma/pathology , Mesenchymoma/surgery , PTEN Phosphohydrolase/genetics , Phenotype , Rhabdomyosarcoma/pathology , Rhabdomyosarcoma/surgery , Tumor Suppressor Protein p53/genetics , Uterine Neoplasms/pathology , Uterine Neoplasms/surgery
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Childs Nerv Syst ; 37(8): 2683-2686, 2021 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33125512

ABSTRACT

A 1-year-old boy presented with a 4-month history of hypertension, ptosis of the right upper eyelid, left hemifacial sweating, and flushing. He was diagnosed with Harlequin syndrome associated with Horner syndrome. Computed tomography revealed a mass lesion in the right superior mediastinum. Therefore, the patient underwent total tumor resection. Histological examination demonstrated ganglioneuroblastoma. The MYCN oncogene was not amplified, and the mitosis-karyorrhexis index was low. Accordingly, radiation and chemotherapy were not performed. No recurrence was observed within 8 months after surgery, and the patient's blood pressure was normalized. However, the ptosis, hemifacial sweating, and flushing persisted.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma , Horner Syndrome , Autonomic Nervous System Diseases , Flushing/etiology , Ganglioneuroblastoma/complications , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Horner Syndrome/etiology , Humans , Hypohidrosis , Infant , Male , Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
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J Pediatr Hematol Oncol ; 43(1): e130-e135, 2021 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31815883

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Nodular ganglioneuroblastoma is a rare peripheral neuroblastic tumor of variable prognosis. Accurate diagnosis, staging, and risk categorization can be particularly challenging in patients with nodular ganglioneuroblastoma due to the inherent heterogeneity of these lesions. CASE PRESENTATION: We illustrate the use of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging to identify tumor nodules and guide tumor biopsy in an almost 5-year-old boy with a large abdominal tumor. CONCLUSIONS: Diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging was successful in detecting and guiding biopsy of a poorly differentiated neuroblastoma nodule within the context of a well-differentiated ganglioneuroma, allowing the diagnosis and characterization of a ganglioneuroblastoma nodular, thus influencing the child's prognosis and treatment.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Neoplasms/diagnosis , Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnosis , Ganglioneuroma/diagnosis , Image-Guided Biopsy/methods , Abdominal Neoplasms/surgery , Child, Preschool , Diagnosis, Differential , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Ganglioneuroma/surgery , Humans , Male , Prognosis
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Cancer Med ; 10(7): 2232-2241, 2021 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33314708

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BACKGROUND: Clinical, molecular, and histopathologic features guide treatment for neuroblastoma, but obtaining tumor tissue may cause complications and is subject to sampling error due to tumor heterogeneity. We hypothesized that image-defined risk factors (IDRFs) would reflect molecular features, histopathology, and clinical outcomes in neuroblastoma. METHODS: We performed a retrospective cohort study of 76 patients with neuroblastoma or ganglioneuroblastoma. Diagnostic CT scans were reviewed for 20 IDRFs, which were consolidated into five IDRF groups (involvement of multiple body compartments, vascular encasement, tumor infiltration of adjacent organs/structures, airway compression, or intraspinal extension). IDRF groups were analyzed for association with clinical, molecular, and histopathologic features of neuroblastoma. RESULTS: Patients with more IDRF groups had a higher risk of surgical complications (OR = 3.1, p = 0.001). Tumor vascular encasement was associated with increased risk of surgical complications (OR = 5.40, p = 0.009) and increased risk of undifferentiated/poorly differentiated histologic grade (OR = 11.11, p = 0.013). Tumor infiltration of adjacent organs and structures was associated with decreased survival (HR = 8.90, p = 0.007), MYCN amplification (OR = 9.91, p = 0.001), high MKI (OR = 6.20, p = 0.003), and increased risk of International Neuroblastoma Staging System stage 4 disease (OR = 8.96, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The presence of IDRFs at diagnosis was associated with high-risk clinical, molecular, and histopathologic features of neuroblastoma. The IDRF group tumor infiltration into adjacent organs and structures was associated with decreased survival. Collectively, these findings may assist surgical planning and medical management for neuroblastoma patients.


Subject(s)
Neuroblastoma , Postoperative Complications , Child, Preschool , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/genetics , Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Genes, myc , Humans , Infant , Kaplan-Meier Estimate , Male , Neoplasm Grading , Neoplasm Invasiveness , Neuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Neuroblastoma/genetics , Neuroblastoma/pathology , Neuroblastoma/surgery , Odds Ratio , Postoperative Complications/classification , Proportional Hazards Models , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Statistics, Nonparametric , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 99(45): e22922, 2020 Nov 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33157934

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RATIONALE: Ganglioneuroblastoma (GNB) is a transitional tumor of sympathetic origin that has never been described as primarily involving the orbit. Herein we report an extremely rare case of GNB with primary orbital involvement and its treatment strategies. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 9-year-old girl presented with progressive and recurring right orbital mass for 2 years. DIAGNOSIS: Computed tomography (CT) showed a well-defined, well-circumscribed, and homogeneous extraconal soft tissue mass occupying most of the right superior orbital area. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed that there was a neoplasm of the right superior orbit molding around the globe with long T1 and T2 signals, and contrast-enhanced MR image showed a heterogeneous enhancement of the mass. Histopathologic examinations were performed after surgery and the characteristics were consistent with a diagnosis of GNB. INTERVENTIONS: Surgery was performed and the mass was completely resected. OUTCOMES: Postoperatively, the patient was on a regular follow-up for 19 months and so far, has had no orbital mass recurrence. LESSONS: Herein we present a rare case of GNB primarily involving the orbit, and the findings showed that GNB could originate from the orbit. The patient underwent surgical tumor resection. The histopathological and immunohistochemical features were consistent with the diagnosis of GNB. For this case, there was no recurrence for 19 months after complete surgical excision of the tumor; however, a regular long-term follow-up is required.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Orbital Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Orbital Neoplasms/pathology , Child , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Humans , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Orbital Neoplasms/surgery , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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BMC Med Imaging ; 20(1): 105, 2020 09 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32912148

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BACKGROUND: MR imaging of neuroblastic tumors is widely used for assessing the effect of chemotherapy on tumor size. However, there are some concerns that MRI might falsely estimate lesion diameters due to calcification and fibrosis. Therefore, the aim of our study was to compare neuroblastic tumor size based on MRI measurements to histopathology measurements of the resected specimens as standard of reference. METHODS: Inclusion criteria were diagnosis of a neuroblastic tumor, MR imaging within 100 days to surgery and gross total resection without fragmentation of the tumor between 2008 and 2019. Lesion diameters were measured by two radiologists according to RECIST 1.1 in axial plane in T2w turbo spin echo (TSE), diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI), and in T1w pre- and postcontrast sequences. Furthermore, the largest lesion size in three-dimensions was noted. The largest diameter of histopathology measurements of each specimen was used for comparison with MRI. RESULTS: Thirty-seven patients (mean age: 5 ± 4 years) with 38 lesions (neuroblastoma: n = 17; ganglioneuroblastoma: n = 11; ganglioneuroma: n = 10) were included in this retrospective study. There was excellent intra-class correlation coefficient between both readers for all sequences (> 0.9) Tumor dimensions of reader 1 based on axial MRI measurements were significantly smaller with the following median differences (cm): T1w precontrast - 1.4 (interquartile range (IQR): 1.8), T1w postcontrast - 1.0 (IQR: 1.9), T2w TSE: -1.0 (IQR: 1.6), and DWI -1.3 (IQR: 2.2) (p < 0.001 for all sequences). However, the evaluation revealed no significant differences between the three-dimensional measurements and histopathology measurements of the resected specimens regardless of the applied MRI sequence. CONCLUSIONS: Axial MRI based lesion size measurements are significantly smaller than histopathological measurements. However, there was no significant difference between three-dimensional measurements and histopathology measurements of the resected specimens. T2w TSE and T1w postcontrast images provided the lowest deviation and might consequently be preferred for measurements.


Subject(s)
Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Ganglioneuroma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroma/pathology , Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Ganglioneuroma/surgery , Humans , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Observer Variation , Reference Standards , Retrospective Studies , Tumor Burden
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Childs Nerv Syst ; 36(11): 2845-2849, 2020 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32246193

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PURPOSE: Intracranial ganglioneuroblastomas are incredibly rare neuroectodermal tumors with only 8 described cases total, 5 of those having imaging findings METHODS: Here we present a 9-year-old female patient with 4 months progressive headaches, personality changes, and vomiting. We also present a review of the current literature of intracranial ganglioneuroblastomas. RESULTS: Imaging demonstrated a partially calcified suprasellar mass measuring 4.6 × 6.3 × 5 cm composed of both solid and cystic components, diagnosed to be a ganglioneuroblastoma, with mass effect on the lateral and 3rd ventricles, with a midline shift of right to left of 6-7 mm. She was treated with subtotal surgical resection, an intensive chemotherapeutic regimen, and radiation and has no residual disease on imaging 1 year and 4 months status post-surgery. CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this is the first case of a ganglioneuroblastoma to mimic a craniopharyngioma based upon imaging findings and suprasellar location. As these cases are extremely rare, an optimal therapeutic regimen has not been defined. However, a combination of surgical resection, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy can be effective, as shown here with successful treatment and no evidence of residual disease.


Subject(s)
Craniopharyngioma , Ganglioneuroblastoma , Pituitary Neoplasms , Supratentorial Neoplasms , Central Nervous System , Child , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Humans
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Asian J Surg ; 43(1): 207-212, 2020 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30962018

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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE: This study aims to evaluate the current surgical approach to adrenal masses in the pediatric age group. METHODS: We retrospectively analyzed cases that underwent surgery for adrenal masses between 2007 and 2017. Patients were assessed regarding age, sex, primary diagnosis, image defined risk factors (IDRF), surgical treatment method, complications, duration of hospital stay, and follow-up. RESULTS: We examined 50 patients who underwent surgery for adrenal mass (mean age: 4.8 years; range: 5 days-14 years). For IDRF assessment, Ultrasonography was used in 42, Computed Tomography in 36, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging in 36 patients. Lesions were present on the right in 25, left in 21, and bilateral in 4 patients. Histopathological findings were neuroblastoma (n = 29), ganglioneuroma (n = 6), adrenal cortex tumor (n = 5), ganglioneuroblastoma (n = 4), pheochromocytoma (n = 3), cyst (n = 1), and adrenal hematoma (n = 2). Laparotomy was performed on 37 patients, and laparoscopy on 13 patients. None of the cases had any operative complications. CONCLUSION: The crucial factors determining the surgical approach to adrenal masses in pediatric cases are the histopathology of the mass, volume, and IDRF. Minimally invasive procedures could be reliably performed in appropriate cases.


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Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/surgery , Adrenal Gland Diseases/surgery , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/surgery , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Ganglioneuroma/surgery , Hematoma/surgery , Neuroblastoma/surgery , Pheochromocytoma/surgery , Adolescent , Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms/pathology , Adrenal Gland Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Adrenal Gland Diseases/pathology , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Adrenal Gland Neoplasms/pathology , Animals , Child , Child, Preschool , Female , Ganglioneuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Ganglioneuroma/diagnostic imaging , Ganglioneuroma/pathology , Hematoma/diagnostic imaging , Hematoma/pathology , Hemiptera , Humans , Infant , Male , Neuroblastoma/diagnostic imaging , Neuroblastoma/pathology , Pheochromocytoma/diagnostic imaging , Pheochromocytoma/pathology , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors
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Thorac Cancer ; 11(2): 451-455, 2020 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31837198

ABSTRACT

Ganglioneuroblastoma is an uncommon malignant tumor of the sympathetic nervous system, which is considered a disease of children with the majority of cases in patients less than four years old and it rarely occurs in adults. We encountered a very unusual case of a posterior mediastinal ganglioneuroblastoma that developed in a 17-year-old male adolescent who underwent successful excision of the mediastinal mass and remained stable postoperatively. However, he developed lumbago one year after the surgery. Radiographic findings revealed osteolytic lesions in the lumbar vertebra and histological analysis confirmed bone metastasis of ganglioneuroblastoma. Here, we report the clinical course and present a review of the literature regarding adolescent and adult onset mediastinal ganglioneuroblastoma.


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Ganglioneuroblastoma/pathology , Mediastinal Neoplasms/pathology , Adolescent , Ganglioneuroblastoma/surgery , Humans , Male , Mediastinal Neoplasms/surgery , Prognosis
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