Recrudescence of neuroblastoma after apparent cure.
Many years after apparent cure recrudescence of neuroblastoma was reported in 2 patients. In 1 patient, two recurrences occurred 5 and 10 years after apparent disappearance of tumor. Factors contributing to the extraordinary clinical course are unknown. Speculation rests on tumor characteristics, environmental influences, immunity, or the development of a second primary tumor.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009378:Neoplasms, Multiple Primary; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000628:therapy