Adrenal neuroblastoma in three year old boy, mistaken for pancreatic tumor: A case report

Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children, often manifests in the retroperitoneal region. We present a case of a 3-year-old boy with no previous medical history, presented for abdominal distension. Physical examination revealed a distinct, mobile, solid mass situated in t...

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Published in:Urology case reports 2023-07, Vol.49, p.102429, Article 102429
Main Authors: Karray, Amina, Cherifi, Walid, Sassi, Farah, Boussetta, Abir, Haouet, Slim, Gargah, Tahar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenal gland neoplasms
Neuroblastoma
Oncology
Pediatrics
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Summary:Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in children, often manifests in the retroperitoneal region. We present a case of a 3-year-old boy with no previous medical history, presented for abdominal distension. Physical examination revealed a distinct, mobile, solid mass situated in the left lumbar region. Abdominal magnetic resonance imaging displayed a well delimited, well-encapsulated mass attached to the tail of the pancreas. Urinary catecholamine metabolite levels were negative. Surgical exploration revealed that the tumor was primitively related to the left adrenal gland, and a complete resection was performed. The postoperative recovery was uncomplicated. NMYC oncogene was non-amplified.
ISSN:2214-4420
2214-4420
DOI:10.1016/j.eucr.2023.102429