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.

Opportunistic infection

An infection that is caused by a pathogen that would generally not be able to cause an infection in a host with a normal immune system. Such pathogens take advantage of the opportunity, so to speak, that is provided by a weakened immune system.


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PMID (PMCID)
7865261
 MIXED_SAMPLE Infant
Myoclonic encephalopathy of infancy: a 10 year review.
Nissen MD, Appleton DB.
J Paediatr Child Health. 1994;30(6):497-501.
One child died from an opportunistic infection following chemotherapy for neuroblastoma.