Neonatal neuroblastoma presenting as recurrent chylothorax in a hydropic baby: A case report

Daniah S. Alhazmi, Maha Bamehrez
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
Saudi Arabia

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
J Family Med Prim Care 2024; 13: 2780-2783
DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_992_23

Abstract
We report here a rare case of neuroblastoma in a neonate who presented as a hydropic baby with respiratory distress due to recurrent chylothorax. The neuroblastoma regressed after six cycles of chemotherapy and the infant was discharged in good condition.

Category
Pulmonary Lymphatic Disease

Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Fresh or Filed Publication: Fresh (PHresh). Less than 1-2 years since publication

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