Neuroblastoma presenting with wide spread osseous metastases (stage IV) is generally considered incurable. However, rare cases of spontaneous regression and cure are on record. This report deals with such a case in which an infant received steroids as sole treatment for developing skeletal pain. Established metastases to the brain, scalp and skeleton disappeared. Today 4 1/2 years later the patient is free from symptoms and signs of tumour.
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