Symptoms of Neuroblastoma

Symptoms of neuroblastoma do not usually appear until the disease has spread to other parts of the body. Neuroblastoma usually begins developing in a child as an infant, but is not usually diagnosed later when symptoms of the disease become apparent.

Commonly Experienced Neuroblastoma Symptoms

• lump or mass in the abdomen, neck, or chest
  
• bulging eyes
  
• weakness
  
• paralysis
  
• painless, bluish lumps under the skin in infants
  
• dark circles under the eyes[/br]

Less Commonly Experienced Symptoms of Neuroblastoma

• fever
  
• high blood pressure
  • diarrhea
    
  • easy bruising and bleeding
    
  • swollen legs, ankles, feet or scrotum
    
  • fatigue
    
  • jerky muscle movements
    


Be sure to report any symptoms to your pediatrician.

_{Article adapted from the National Cancer Institute.
Created: 01/07/06
Source: The National Cancer Institute.}