Neuroblastoma
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Classification
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Neuroblastoma from other diseases
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Staging | Laboratory tests |Electrocardiogram | X Rays |CT | MRI Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgical options |Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies
References
Additional Reading
- Neuroblastoma: biological insights into a clinical enigma. Brodeur GM. Nature Reviews Cancer. 2003 Mar;3(3):203-16. PMID 12612655
- Current aspects of biology, risk assessment, and treatment of neuroblastoma. Haase GM, Perez C, Atkinson JB. Semin Surg Oncol. 1999 Mar;16(2):91-104. PMID 9988866