Paraneoplastic syndromes in childhood neuroblastoma
Natalia Małek,
Sara Emerla,
Aleksandra Brożyna
et al.
Abstract:INTRODUCTION: Neuroblastoma is a malignant tumor primarily affecting infants. Originating from embryonic cells of the sympathetic nervous system, NB commonly arises in the adrenal glands, followed by the abdomen, mediastinum, head, and neck. Clinical presentation varies depending on the tumor's location. General symptoms, if present, include fatigue, weight loss, and fever. The paraneoplastic syndrome refers to symptoms and disorders associated with malignant tumors but not directly caused by the tumor itself … Show more
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