Symptoms of Neuroblastoma

Signs and 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.}