Spontaneous Regression Of Neuroblastoma Detected By Mass Screening
Matsumura, M., Tsunoda, A., Nishi, T., Nishihira, H., & Sasaki, Y. (1991). spontaneous regression of neuroblastoma detected by mass screening. Lancet (London, England), 338(8764), 447–448. https://doi.org/10.1016/0140-6736(91)91072-3
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Disease Location
Neuroblastoma - adrenal
Personal Characteristics
7- months-old boy diagnosed on primary biochemical screening
Clinical Characteristics
7 months boy diagnosed on urinary hva screening test at 6 months. Urine vma normal. Imaging confirmed a right suprarenal mass with no mets. Observation protocol followed with biochemistry and us q4weeks, CT MRI q3 months. Hva started declining at 12 months age. At 18 months, normal catecholamines and tumor was only 1/10th of original size but was resected after this (reason not given for resection).
Remission Characteristics
Hva started declining at 12 months age. At 18 months, normal catecholamines and tumor was only 1/10th of original size but was resected after this (reason not given for resection).
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
"""natural course"""
Clinical Treatment
Surgical resection