Congenital stage 1 neuroblastoma evolved into stage 4s

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2009 Jan;31(1):59-60. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e318180bb84.

Abstract

A newborn with a prenatally detected adrenal mass underwent complete resection of a stage 1 favorable histology neuroblastoma (NB) without MYC-N amplification. Two months later, the infant presented with a local recurrence and multiple hepatic metastases. Close follow-up without therapy was adopted for stage 4s NB. Enlarging tumor lesions were seen until the child was 8 months old, followed by later decrease in size. At 36 months of follow-up, the child is alive and disease-free. We describe this case of NB and its abnormally short evolution from stage 1 to stage 4s, despite initial surgery. Its spontaneous regression may help us understand the natural history of congenital NB.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / congenital
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Genes, myc
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Regression, Spontaneous*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Neoplasm, Residual / prevention & control
  • Neuroblastoma / congenital
  • Neuroblastoma / pathology*
  • Neuroblastoma / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*