A Case of Disseminated Neuroblastoma

ABSTRACT

Neuroblastoma is one of the most common malignant tumor in infant and children, which arises from sympathetic nerveous system. this is almost always lethal in children when regional extension or dissemination exists at the time of diagnosis. An exception exists in a special pattern of metastasis to the liver, skin or bone mawow which has batter prognosis. We had experienced a case of generalized disseminated neuroblastoma in 7years and 6 month olds girl which was arised from posterior mediastinum. It was confirmed histologically and by a value of urine VMA. So, we had treated with anticancer drugs I.V. for 68 weeks but the patient expired on May, 1978. Pertinent literatures concerning neuroblastoma were also reviewed.