Patient's question:
Since a few days ago, my child has been having symptoms. At first, the doctor thought it was a cold and just took some cold medicine. Now, the fever is worse, and they also have diarrhea and can't eat. I'm very worried and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said it's neuroblastoma.Hello, what are the symptoms of neuroblastoma?
Doctor's answer:
Neuroblastoma has the following initial symptoms and signs: Clinical manifestations are related to the primary site, age, and stage of treatment. In 65% of children, the tumor originates in the abdomen; in large-aged children, the adrenal gland accounts for 40%, while in infants, it only accounts for 25%. Other common sites include the chest and neck. In approximately 10% of cases, the primary site is unclear. About 70% of NB cases occur before the age of 5, with only a small portion occurring after the age of 10.