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Neuropediatrics 2001; 32(2): 101-103
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-13876
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Georg Thieme Verlag Stuttgart · New York

Late Detection of Neuroblastoma in a Patient with Prolonged Cerebellar Ataxia without Opsoclonus

M. Wolff, M. Schöning, G. Niemann, Ingeborg Krägeloh-Mann
  • Department of Child Neurology, University Children's Hospital, Tübingen, Germany
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31 December 2001 (online)

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A 19-month-old boy presented with acute-onset cerebellar ataxia following immunisation. Ataxia was prolonged with a fluctuating course over a period of two years. Opsoclonus was never observed. Extensive diagnostic studies were negative during this time. Finally, a neuroblastoma was discovered. Ataxia disappeared completely during polychemotherapy. This report suggests that occult neuroblastoma must be considered in any child with unexplained prolonged cerebellar ataxia. Specific investigations are recommended for such cases.

Key words

Ataxia - Neuroblastoma - Opsoclonus

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Dr. Markus Wolff

Department of Child Neurology University Children's Hospital

Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 1

72076 Tübingen

Germany

Email: Markus.Wolff@med.uni-tuebingen.de