Unusual presentation of bladder neuroblastoma in a child: A case report

摘要

cqvip:BACKGROUND Neuroblastoma is an extracranial malignant tumor in children that is most often located in the adrenal gland and sympathetic ganglion.Here,we present a rare case of neuroblastoma originating from the urinary bladder.CASE SUMMARY A 3-year-old girl presented with lower abdominal pain with micturition.Ultrasound revealed a lower abdominal mass.Abdominal computed tomography scan displayed a solitary mass at the top of the urinary bladder.Blood levels of neuron-specific enolase and lactate dehydrogenase were elevated.We treated the child with partial cystectomy and six courses of chemotherapy,and the outcome at 4-year follow-up was unremarkable.CONCLUSION Neuroblastoma should be considered when tumors are located in the urinary bladder,especially in the dome;although this presentation is rare,the prognosis is very good.