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Neuroblastoma (Peripheral neuroblastic tumours).
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology - 1 Nov 2016
Luksch Roberto, Castellani Maria Rita, Collini Paola, De Bernardi Bruno, Conte Massimo, Gambini Claudio, Gandola Lorenza, Garaventa Alberto, Biasoni Davide, Podda Marta, Sementa Angela Rita, Gatta Gemma, Tonini Gian Paolo
Abstract excerpt
Peripheral neuroblastic tumours (PNTs), a family of tumours arising in the embryonal remnants of the sympathetic nervous system, account for 7-10% of all tumours in children. In two-thirds of cases, PNTs originate in the adrenal glands or the retroperitoneal ganglia. At least one third present metastases at onset, with bone and bone marrow being the most frequent metastatic sites. Disease extension, MYCN oncogene...
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