Ganglioneuroblastoma
Symptoms
Most commonly, a mass can be felt in the abdomen, but this condition may also occur in other parts of the body.
Exams and Tests
- CT scan and/or MRI scan of the affected area
- Surgical biopsy to confirm diagnosis
- Specialized blood and urine tests
- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy may be necessary
- Bone scan may be necessary
- MIBG scan may be necessary
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