Recurrent pelvic neuroblastoma in an adult patient

Abstract Background Neuroblastoma is a common malignancy in children, but rarely occurs in adults. Case report We report the case of a 39-year-old woman who was treated for her fourth recurrence of a pelvic neuroblastoma. Conclusions Because of the rarity of these tumors during adolescence and adult...

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Published in:Gynecologic oncology 2007-07, Vol.106 (1), p.257-258
Main Authors: Loeser, Andreas, Gerharz, Elmar W, Riedmiller, Hubertus
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Catecholamine metabolites
Female
Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Medicine
Humans
Metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) scintigraphy
MYCN oncogene
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - genetics
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - pathology
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - therapy
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma - genetics
Neuroblastoma - pathology
Neuroblastoma - therapy
Neurone-specific enolase (NSE)
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pelvic Neoplasms - genetics
Pelvic Neoplasms - pathology
Pelvic Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Abstract Background Neuroblastoma is a common malignancy in children, but rarely occurs in adults. Case report We report the case of a 39-year-old woman who was treated for her fourth recurrence of a pelvic neuroblastoma. Conclusions Because of the rarity of these tumors during adolescence and adulthood, little information is available on the clinical course of patients with neuroblastoma in this age group. Currently there is no standard treatment for adult patients with neuroblastoma. Surgical resection and chemotherapy seem to be best of choice.
ISSN:0090-8258
1095-6859
DOI:10.1016/j.ygyno.2007.03.014