Neuroblastoma
Symptoms & Signs
The first symptoms are usually fever, a general sick feeling (malaise), and pain. There may also be loss of appetite, weight loss, and diarrhea. Other symptoms depend on the site of the tumor, and may include: - Bone pain or tenderness (if the cancer spreads to the bones)
- Difficulty breathing or a chronic cough (if the cancer spreads to the chest)
- Enlarged abdomen (from a large tumor or excess fluid)
- Flushed, red skin
- Pale skin and bluish color around the eyes
- Profuse sweating
- Rapid pulse (tachycardia)
Brain and nervous system problems may include: - Inability to empty the bladder
- Loss of movement (paralysis) of the hips, legs, or feet (lower extremities)
- Problems with balance
- Uncontrolled eye movements or leg and feet movements (called opsoclonus-myoconus syndrome, or "dancing eyes and dancing feet")
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