Unusual presentation of bladder neuroblastoma in a child: A case report

BACKGROUNDNeuroblastoma is an extracranial malignant tumor in children that is most often located in the adrenal gland and sympathetic ganglion. Here, we present a rare case of neuroblastoma originating from the urinary bladder. CASE SUMMARYA 3-year-old girl presented with lower abdominal pain with...

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Published in:World journal of clinical cases 2020, Vol.8 (1), p.194-199
Main Authors: Cai, Jia-Bin, Wang, Jin-Hu, He, Min, Wang, Fa-Liang, Xiong, Jie-Ni, Mao, Jun-Qing, Li, Min-Ju, Zhu, Kun, Liang, Jia-Wei
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Language:English
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Summary:BACKGROUNDNeuroblastoma is an extracranial malignant tumor in children that is most often located in the adrenal gland and sympathetic ganglion. Here, we present a rare case of neuroblastoma originating from the urinary bladder. CASE SUMMARYA 3-year-old girl presented with lower abdominal pain with micturition. Ultrasound revealed a lower abdominal mass. Abdominal computed tomography scan displayed a solitary mass at the top of the urinary bladder. Blood levels of neuron-specific enolase and lactate dehydrogenase were elevated. We treated the child with partial cystectomy and six courses of chemotherapy, and the outcome at 4-year follow-up was unremarkable. CONCLUSIONNeuroblastoma should be considered when tumors are located in the urinary bladder, especially in the dome; although this presentation is rare, the prognosis is very good.
ISSN:2307-8960
2307-8960
DOI:10.12998/wjcc.v8.i1.194