A Case of Chemotherapy of Neuroblastoma Diagnosed by Proptosis.
- Author:
Jong Yoon LIM
1
;
Su Young KIM
;
Jae Woo JANG
;
Ho Min LEW
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology, Ajou University College of Medicine, Suwon, Korea. jwjang@madang.ajou.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Chemotherapy;
Ecchymosis;
Neuroblastoma;
Proptosis
- MeSH:
Bone Marrow;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Drug Therapy*;
Ecchymosis;
Exophthalmos*;
Female;
Humans;
Infant;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Neuroblastoma*;
Orbit;
Skull
- From:Journal of the Korean Ophthalmological Society
2003;44(3):744-749
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A case of proptosis due to orbital metastasis of neuroblstoma and review of the current literature on neuroblastoma METHODS: A 8-month-old female presented with proptosis due to neuroblastoma involving skull and bone marrow. RESULTS: Proptosis was improved following chemotherapy. CONCLUSIONS: In case of infant who has a proptosis and periorbital ecchymosis without a primary lesion or a specific history, neuroblastoma may be considered as a differential diagnosis.
