Neoplastic Process
disseminated neuroblastoma
disseminated neu·ro·blas·to·ma
Definitions related to disseminated neuroblastoma:
  • (stage 4 neuroblastoma) Any primary tumor with dissemination to distant lymph nodes, bone, bone marrow, liver, skin, and/or other organs, except as defined for stage 4S. (cancer.gov)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • (stage 4 neuroblastoma) Stage 4 neuroblastoma is divided into stages 4 and 4S. In stage 4, the tumor has spread to distant lymph nodes, the skin, and/or other parts of the body. In stage 4S, (1) the child is younger than 1 year; and (2) the cancer has spread to the skin, liver, and/or bone marrow; and (3) the tumor is in one area only and all of the tumor that can be seen may be completely removed during surgery; and/or (4) cancer cells may be found in the lymph nodes near the tumor.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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