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Bookmark or Share- Neuroblastoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicNeuroblastoma is a cancer that develops from immature nerve cells found in several areas of the body. Neuroblastoma most commonly arises in and around the adrenal glands, which have similar origins to nerve cells and sit atop the kidneys.
- Neuroblastoma - StatPearls - NCBI BookshelfNeuroblastoma (NB) is the most frequently-occurring extracranial childhood tumor. It is classified as an embryonal neuroendocrine tumor, originating from neural crest progenitor cells.
- Neuroblastoma: What is It, Stages, Causes, Symptoms, TreatmentsNeuroblastoma is a rare cancer that develops in nerve tissue. It usually affects kids under age 5. Symptoms include fatigue, decreased appetite and a lump in the chest, neck or belly. Treatment can include chemotherapy, surgery and radiation. The outlook varies depending on the stage of the disease, the child’s age and the risk category.
- Neuroblastoma - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicLearn more about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of neuroblastoma, one of the most common cancers of childhood.
- What Is Neuroblastoma? - American Cancer SocietyNeuroblastomas are cancers that start in early nerve cells (called neuroblasts) of the sympathetic nervous system, so they can be found anywhere along this system. Most neuroblastomas begin in the abdomen, either in an adrenal gland or in sympathetic nerve ganglia.
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