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.

Barrett esophagus

An abnormal change (metaplasia) in the cells of the inferior portion of the esophagus. The normal squamous epithelium lining of the esophagus is replaced by metaplastic columnar epithelium. Columnar epithelium refers to a cell type that is typically found in more distal parts of the gastrointestinal system.


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PMID (PMCID)
21900834
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Barrett esophagus in long-term survivors of childhood solid tumors.
Schiavetti A, Di Nardo G, Ingrosso A, Chiriaco D, Cucchiara S.
J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2011;33(7):559-61.
We report on 2 cases of long-term survivors of childhood solid tumors, who developed Barrett esophagus (BE) after treatment for neuroblastoma and Hodgkin lymphoma, respectively.