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Late Presentation of a Childhood Neuroblastoma in an Adult Patient

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case report details a rare presentation of neuroblastoma in an adult patient. The patient, a 22-year-old female, presented with a right-sided abdominal mass and discomfort for the last 12 months. Imaging studies revealed a huge adrenal mass occupying the right quadrant of the abdomen with displacement of the surrounding structures. Intraoperatively, the mass was adherent to the liver and very close to the inferior vena cava. The mass was resected completely without any intraoperative complications. The histopathological examination of the mass revealed a poorly differentiated neuroblastoma. This report highlights a rare presentation of neuroblastoma in the adult population.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.72438

Authors: Intisar Al Hashimi, Khurram Siddiqui, Ghalib Al Badaai, Suad Al Jahdhami

Institution: Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4403785635