J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1986 Oct;21(5):933-937. 10.4055/jkoa.1986.21.5.933.

Peripheral Neuroblastoma: A Report of One Case

Abstract

Neuroblastoma occurs most frequently in children. It, however, may occur in adults. The peripheral neuroblastoma in adult is a primitive neuroectodermal tumor arising from peripheral tumor arising from peripheral nerve. It is exceedingly rare and estimated less than 1% of all malig-peripheral nerve tumors. We report a case of adult peripheral neuroblastoma arising in left lower extremity, who was treated with local excision and radiation.

Keyword

Peripheral neuroblastoma; Lower extremity

MeSH Terms

Adult
Child
Humans
Lower Extremity
Neuroblastoma*
Neuroectodermal Tumors, Primitive
Peripheral Nerves
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