Management of stage 4S composite neuroblastoma with a MYCN-amplified nodule.
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چکیده
MYCN amplification in neuroblastoma is usually associated with a poor prognosis. Very few cases of heterogenous MYCN amplification have been previously reported, and the clinical significance of heterogeneity is unclear. We report a neonate with an adrenal stage 4S neuroblastoma with a small focus of MYCN-amplified cells within a nonamplified background. After adrenalectomy, the patient has been observed without use of chemotherapy and has no evidence of disease progression.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
دوره 36 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014