AI Article Synopsis
- Ganglioneuroblastoma (GNB) is a type of cancer affecting the peripheral sympathetic nervous system and accounts for about 30% of Neuroblastoma cases.
- When it originates from thoracic ganglia, GNB can emerge later with serious symptoms, including respiratory distress and neurological issues.
- In this case, GNB was accidentally diagnosed during a chest X-ray while investigating recurrent wheezing, leading to early treatment that likely improved the patient's outcome.
Article Abstract
Ganglioneuroblastoma (GNB) is a cancer of the peripheral sympathetic nervous system and represents the 30% of cases of Neuroblastoma. When originates from thoracic ganglia it may appear very late, with severe symptoms like respiratory distress or neurological dysfunctions. We present an incidental diagnosis of thoracic GNB, discovered by a chest radiography during a recurrent wheezing unresponsive to bronchodilators. The early diagnosis allowed a precocious treatment probably improving the outcome.
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