Question

A 3-year and 5-month-old girl experienced night crying and drooping of the upper eyelid on the left eye after the Spring Festival. Examination revealed an occupation in the left cervical and posterior superior mediastinum, suspected to be a neurogenic tumor. Inquire about the 5-year survival rate and possible treatment methods for this tumor.

Answer

The methods for diagnosing pediatric neuroblastoma include bone marrow biopsy and tissue biopsy, with pathological diagnosis being the most accurate. Urine VMA and blood NSE tests can help with diagnosis. Mediastinal neuroblastoma has a relatively good prognosis, with most tumors being surgically removable. Shanghai Children’s Medical Center has extensive experience in treating this disease, treating over 60 cases each year, despite its extremely low incidence.