Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a malignant tumor of neural crest cells, the cells that give rise to the sympathetic nervous system, which is observed in children.

Muscle weakness

Reduced strength of muscles.


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PMID (PMCID)
15087109
 FEMALE
Neuroblastoma: an unusual presentation with bilateral ptosis.
Tatli B, Saribeyoglu ET, Aydinli N, Caliskan M, Anak S.
Pediatr Neurol. 2004;30(4):284-6.
We report a 28-month-old female presenting with ptosis and muscle weakness, diagnosed as having a neuroblastoma.
9852709
 FEMALE Adult
Severe muscle weakness secondary to paraneoplastic hypophosphatemia in neuroblastoma.
Kats S, Markusse HM, Vecht CJ.
Neth J Med. 1998;53(5):207-11.
Severe muscle weakness secondary to paraneoplastic hypophosphatemia in neuroblastoma.