Korean J Cytopathol.  1995 Dec;6(2):183-186.

Neuroblastoma of Mediastinum Diagnosed by Fine Needle Aspiration: A Cese Report

• Seo EJ
• Lee AH

Abstract

Fine needle aspiration has been effectively being applided to pediatric tumors since it renders a rapid diagnosis with minimal intervention. This measure is especially required for the large pediatric mass, which needs preoperative chemotherapy or radiotherapy to shrink the tumor to an operable size. A case of neuroblastoma of mediastinum, stage IV diagnosed by CT-guided FNA is described.

Keyword

Neuroblastoma; Mediastinum; Fine needle aspiration

MeSH Terms

Biopsy, Fine-Needle*
Diagnosis
Drug Therapy
Mediastinum*
Neuroblastoma*
Radiotherapy