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Neuroblastoma is a malignant(cancerous) tumor that develops from nerve tissue. It occurs in infants and children.Neuroblastoma can occur in many areas of the body. |
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Symptoms
Pale skinDark circles around the eyesChronic fatigue, excessive tiredness lasting for weeks to monthsDiarrheaEnlarged...
Causes
Neuroblastoma can occur in many areas of the body. It develops from the tissues that form the sympathetic nervous sy...
Tests
Signs vary depending on the location of the tumor. Examination of the abdomen with the hands (palpation) may find a ...
Treatments
Treatment varies depending on the location of the tumor, the extent of tumor spread, and the age of the patient. In ...
Alternative Therapies
The stress of illness can often be helped by joining a support group where members share common experiences and probl...
Complications
Spread (metastasis) of the tumorDamage and loss of function of involved organ(s) Kidney failureLiver failureLoss of...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms indicate neuroblastoma may be present. Early diagnosis and treatment impro...
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