The role of the pathologist in the management of neuroblastoma

The role of the pathologist in the management of neuroblastoma, in the context of the team approach to these lesions, is discussed. The importance of the provision of fresh material is stressed, and the prognostic importance of histology and ancillary tests is noted. Participation by the team in a c...

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Published in:Pediatric surgery international 2002-09, Vol.18 (5-6), p.295-298
Main Authors: SMITH, N. M, CHARLES, A. K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy, Needle
Cancer
Child
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Medical sciences
Neuroblastoma - drug therapy
Neuroblastoma - pathology
Neuroblastoma - surgery
Neurology
Patient Care Team
Prognosis
Tumors of the nervous system. Phacomatoses
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Summary:The role of the pathologist in the management of neuroblastoma, in the context of the team approach to these lesions, is discussed. The importance of the provision of fresh material is stressed, and the prognostic importance of histology and ancillary tests is noted. Participation by the team in a children's cancer study group is a vital component of current and future treatment methods.
ISSN:0179-0358
1437-9813
DOI:10.1007/s00383-002-0726-2