Paediatric Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
What is a neuroblastoma?
A
A malignant neuroendocrine tumour of the sympathetic nervous system that originates from the neural crest cells. It potentially secretes catecholamines. It is usually found in adrenals or sympathetic ganglia or paraganglia e.g. carotid body
2
Q
What is the most common childhood malignancy?
A
Leukemia
