A Case Report of Neuroblastoma with Cutaneous Metastasis in a Two-Month-Old Infant

Observation: Neuroblastoma; is a tumour localized in adrenal medulla and sympathetic ganglions. It is originated from primitive neural crest cells. It is the most common extra cranial solid tumour in childhood. Etiology is not exactly known. Mostly, primary tumour is localized in abdomen. The skin m...

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Published in:Journal of the Turkish Academy of Dermatology 2015-03, Vol.9 (1)
Main Authors: Metin, Mahmut Sami, Akdeniz, Necmettin, Elmas, Ömer Faruk, Gündoğdu, Betül, Kızılyel, Okan, Taş, Funda, Bilici, Şule, Efe, Haticetülkübra, Büyükavcı, Mustafa
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Language:English
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Metastasis
Neuroblastoma
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Summary:Observation: Neuroblastoma; is a tumour localized in adrenal medulla and sympathetic ganglions. It is originated from primitive neural crest cells. It is the most common extra cranial solid tumour in childhood. Etiology is not exactly known. Mostly, primary tumour is localized in abdomen. The skin metastases are clinically manifested as hyperemic, purple, well bordered obvious nodules. We presented a two-month-old infant case of neuroblastoma with cutaneous metastasis. We decided to report this case for cutaneous metastases are rarely seen and there are few case reports in literature.
ISSN:1307-394X
1307-394X
DOI:10.6003/jtad.1591c1