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Adult Neuroblastoma Complicated by Increased Intracranial Pressure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Frangoul, Haydar
Stevens, Patrick L.
Johnson, Douglas B.
Thompson, Mary Ann
Keedy, Vicki L.
Snyder, Kristen M.
Source
Case Reports in Oncological Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-09-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neuroblastoma is the third most commonly occurring malignancy of the pediatric population, although it is extremely rare in the adult population.
In adults, neuroblastoma is often metastatic and portends an extremely poor overall survival.
Our case report documents metastatic neuroblastoma occurring in a healthy 29-year-old woman whose course was complicated by an unusual presentation of elevated intracranial pressures.
The patient was treated with systemic chemotherapy, I131 metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG) radiotherapy, and autologous stem cell transplant (SCT).
Unfortunately the patient’s response to therapy was limited and she subsequently died.
We aim to review neuroblastoma in the context of increased intracranial pressure and the limited data of neuroblastoma occurring in the adult population, along with proposed treatment options.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Stevens, Patrick L.& Johnson, Douglas B.& Thompson, Mary Ann& Keedy, Vicki L.& Frangoul, Haydar& Snyder, Kristen M.. 2014. Adult Neuroblastoma Complicated by Increased Intracranial Pressure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034851
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Stevens, Patrick L.…[et al.]. Adult Neuroblastoma Complicated by Increased Intracranial Pressure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Stevens, Patrick L.& Johnson, Douglas B.& Thompson, Mary Ann& Keedy, Vicki L.& Frangoul, Haydar& Snyder, Kristen M.. Adult Neuroblastoma Complicated by Increased Intracranial Pressure: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Oncological Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034851
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034851