Metastatic cutaneous lesions in children and adolescents with a case report of metastatic neuroblastoma

A child with neuroblastoma metastatic to the skin is reported. A review of the literature revealed that neuroblastoma and leukemia are the neoplasms most frequently associated with cutaneous metastases in children and adolescents. The low incidence of these lesions and their high malignant potential...

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Published inJournal of the American Academy of Dermatology Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 620 - 628
Main Authors Maher-Wiese, Virginia L., Wenner, Nadine P., Grant-Kels, Jane M.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, NY Mosby, Inc 01.04.1992
Elsevier
Subjects
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Brain Neoplasms - pathology
Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Incidence
Infant
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Male
Medical sciences
Melanoma - secondary
Multiple tumors. Solid tumors. Tumors in childhood (general aspects)
Neuroblastoma - pathology
Neuroblastoma - secondary
Retroperitoneal Neoplasms - pathology
Sarcoma - secondary
Skin Neoplasms - epidemiology
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - secondary
Tumors
Human
Nervous system diseases
Bibliographic survey
Infant
Exploration
Metastasis
Neuroblastoma
Malignant tumor
Electron microscopy
Case study
Pathology
Adolescent
Skin
Diagnosis
Child
Sympathic nervous system
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Summary:A child with neuroblastoma metastatic to the skin is reported. A review of the literature revealed that neuroblastoma and leukemia are the neoplasms most frequently associated with cutaneous metastases in children and adolescents. The low incidence of these lesions and their high malignant potential are two important factors that emphasize the pivotal role the dermatologist plays in prompt diagnosis and early referral.
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ISSN:0190-9622
1097-6787
DOI:10.1016/0190-9622(92)70091-S