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.

Pancytopenia

An abnormal reduction in numbers of all blood cell types (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets).


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PMID (PMCID)
20693952
 MALE Adult
A case report of aggressive adult neuroblastoma mimicking acute leukemia with fulminant course and fatal outcome.
Panovska-Stavridis I, Ivanovski M, Hadzi-Pecova L, Ljatifi A, Trajkov D, Spiroski M, Cevreska L.
Prilozi. 2010;31(1):349-59.
It is in our opinion that the diagnosis of neuroblastoma should be considered in all cases of acute leukemia and pancytopenia, regardless of the age group of the patients.
20693952
 MALE Adult
A case report of aggressive adult neuroblastoma mimicking acute leukemia with fulminant course and fatal outcome.
Panovska-Stavridis I, Ivanovski M, Hadzi-Pecova L, Ljatifi A, Trajkov D, Spiroski M, Cevreska L.
Prilozi. 2010;31(1):349-59.
Pancytopenia and circulating blasts cells at presentation suggested the diagnosis of acute leukemia in the previously healthy 38 years old Caucasian male patient, but flow-cytometry analysis of the bone marrow disclosed the correct diagnosis of neuroblastoma.
11484472
 MALE
Facial features of widespread neuroblastoma: a case report.
Cliff JF, Newman L, Malone M, Brady G, Crean SJ.
Int J Paediatr Dent. 2001;11(3):215-20.
The child soon developed a sinister pancytopenia, which following extensive investigations was revealed to be due to an underlying neuroblastoma.