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.

Presyncope

Presyncope is a state of lightheadedness, muscular weakness, blurred vision, and feeling faint. Presyncope is most often cardiovascular in cause.


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PMID (PMCID)
3432117
MALE Infant, Newborn
Left atrial mass 16 years after radiation therapy for mediastinal neuroblastoma.
Ensing GJ, Driscoll DJ, Smithson WA.
Pediatr Cardiol. 1987;8(4):271-4.
We describe the identification and surgical resection of a nodular, hypertrophied, calcified, pedunculated left atrial mass in a 16-year-old boy who was complaining of exercise-associated presyncope and headaches 16 years after irradiation and chemotherapy for mediastinal neuroblastoma.