Neuroblastoma in Child
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Synopsis

Treatment and prognosis depend on whether the tumor is low, intermediate, or high risk. Metastases are associated with a high mortality rate.
Codes
ICD10CM:C74.90 – Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified adrenal gland
SNOMEDCT:
432328008 – Neuroblastoma
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Diagnostic Pearls
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Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls
- Metastases
- Neurofibroma (see neurofibromatosis)
- Lymphoma
- Hyperthyroidism
- Adrenoleukodystrophy
- Porphyria (eg, acute intermittent porphyria)
- Sarcoidosis
- Human immunodeficiency virus
- Tuberculosis
- Whipple disease
- Celiac disease
- Chronic abuse (eg, alcohol) / withdrawal syndromes (eg, alcohol, opioids)
- Heavy metal toxicity (eg, lead, mercury, arsenic)
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Therapy
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Last Reviewed:02/10/2019
Last Updated:02/28/2019
Last Updated:02/28/2019