Neuroblastoma; An Evaluation Of Its Natural History And The Effects Of Therapy, With Particular Reference To Treatment By Massive Doses Of Vitamin B12
Archives of Diseases in Childhood 38: 1963; 606-619
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Personal Characteristics
Female, presented at 4 months
Clinical Characteristics
Weakness of both lower limbs, especially of left. Double sphincter weakness was suspected. Radiograph showed round, calcified paravertebral mass to left of upper lumbar spine.
Remission Characteristics
Vitamin b12 was continued and she progressed very well. In june 1957, however, she contracted bulbar form of poliomyelitis, nearly at the end of a two years’ course of vitamin b12. She succumbed within 30 hours of admission to hospital.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Vitamin b12 (1 milligram intramuscular on alternate days)
Additional Notes
Admitted to Beilinson Hospital, Israel