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Neuropediatrics 2005; 36(2): 112-116
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-837659
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-837659
Short Communication
Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New York
Isolated CNS Relapse in Neuroblastoma
Further Information
Publication History
Received: November 23, 2004
Accepted after Revision: February 25, 2005
Publication Date:
11 April 2005 (online)

Abstract
We report three patients with primary extracerebral neuroblastoma and central nervous system (CNS) relapse. As the survival of children with metastatic neuroblastoma improves with recent advances in treatment, CNS involvement becomes more frequently detected. MR imaging of the brain and spine are strongly indicated in the follow-up of patients with increased risk of developing CNS disease.
Key words
Neuroblastoma - CNS relapse
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