title: Neuroblastoma and bronchogenic cyst: a rare association.
abstract: A few of the known associations between paediatric cancer and congenital anomalies are attributable to contiguous-gene syndromes. Neuroblastoma (NB) has been linked with an excess of gastrointestinal malformations, but there is a significant scarcity of associated respiratory anomalies. We report on two children having an abdominal NB and a bronchogenic cyst diagnosed simultaneously and in different order of appearance. Both masses were removed in separated procedures, taking into account the priority and the time sequence of chemotherapy. Literature is reviewed, checking that the genetic basis for this association is supported by speculations about the oncogene RON.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatric Surgery, University General Hospital, Alicante, Spain.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nieto Vazquez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mira
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Navarro
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Martin
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Garramone
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tasso
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Muñoz
mesh_terms: D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001994:Bronchogenic Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D009447:Neuroblastoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed