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, born august 18, 1958. Enlarged abdomen noticed at 5 months
Clinical Characteristics
At 7 months she was admitted to local hospital, and referred here at 8 months, where gross liver enlargement was found with slightly nodular firm surface.
Remission Characteristics
After four months some regression of liver was noticed, and this improvement continued progressively. One year after onset of treatment there was only slight liver enlargement and consistency felt fairly normal. After two and a half years liver was considered to be of normal size and consistency.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Not discussed
Clinical Treatment
Vitamin b12, 1 milligram, was instituted as sole form of therapy, and was given daily for first three months and on alternate days for remainder of three years.