{"id":2034,"date":"2020-02-21T14:40:28","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T19:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/?p=2034"},"modified":"2020-02-24T16:59:54","modified_gmt":"2020-02-24T21:59:54","slug":"what-is-a-neuroblastoma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entofathens.com\/what-is-a-neuroblastoma\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Neuroblastoma?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This rare type of cancerous tumor<\/a> is most often found in children under the age of five. Neuroblastomas start in the nerve cells of the sympathetic nervous system, which includes the spine, neck, chest, abdomen and pelvis. They are also commonly found in the adrenal glands, located on top of the kidneys. While rare, understanding this type of cancer can help you identify the symptoms and seek medical attention when needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes\nof Neuroblastoma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to the American Cancer Society<\/a>, neuroblastomas account for six percent of all childhood cancers. About 800 new cases are diagnosed each year in the U.S. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The early form of a nerve cell is called a neuroblast. As a fetus develops, neuroblasts grow into mature nerve cells. But if they don\u2019t develop correctly, instead of becoming mature nerve cells they will continue to grow and divide. These abnormal cells can accumulate and develop into a tumor known as a neuroblastoma. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of cancer is usually diagnosed in children under the age of five<\/a>. While some suspect a genetic cause for this gene mutation, no cause has been officially identified. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neuroblastoma\nSymptoms <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The tumor is usually identified after a pediatrician or parent\nfeels or notices an unusual lump. \nSymptoms include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n