Incidental diagnosis of thoracic ganglioneuroblastoma in a 3 years old female with wheezing

Incidental diagnosis of thoracic ganglioneuroblastoma in a 3 years old female with wheezing

Authors

  • L. Lucaccioni
  • E. Bigi
  • C.C. Garcinuno et al.

Keywords:

incidentaloma, ganglioneuroblastoma, recurrent wheezing

Abstract

Ganglioneuroblastoma (GNB) is a cancer of the peripheral sympathetic nervous system and represents the 30% of cases of Neuroblastoma.When originates from thoracic ganglia it may appear very late, with severe symptoms like respiratory distress or neurological dysfunctions.We present an incidental diagnosis of thoracic GNB, discovered by a chest radiography during a recurrent wheezing unresponsive to bronchodilators. The early diagnosis allowed a precocious treatment probably improving the outcome.

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Published

01-06-2012

Issue

Vol. 83 No. 1 (2012)

Section

CASE REPORTS

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Lucaccioni L, Bigi E, Garcinuno et al. C. Incidental diagnosis of thoracic ganglioneuroblastoma in a 3 years old female with wheezing. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2012 Jun. 1 [cited 2024 Jul. 27];83(1):53-5. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/2060