Key result
Prospective follow-up and early resection of a thoracic neuroblastoma in a 5-month-old child with a strong family history resulted in survival to at least 4 years of age.
Population
Children from a family with an extraordinary history of neuroblastoma (at least 5 children)
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
4 years (for the fifth child)
Authors
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May support screening in familial neuroblastoma; leaves open need for validation before practice change.
Case Report (n=5)
Demonstrates the potential value of prospective screening and early surgical intervention in families with a strong history of neuroblastoma.
Hunter et al. (1973) conducted a case report in Neuroblastoma (n=5). Tumor resection and vigorous treatment was evaluated. Prospective follow-up and early resection of a thoracic neuroblastoma in a 5-month-old child with a strong family history resulted in survival to at least 4 years of age.
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