Opsomyoclonus and Neuroblastoma: Response to ACTH

Children with neuroblastoma whose opsomyoclonus recurs or persists after initial surgery should be carefully evaluated for tumor. If no tumor is detectable, therapy with ACTH should be considered in patients whose sympto matology is severe enough to compromise normal development.

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Published in:Clinical pediatrics 1979-07, Vol.18 (7), p.446-448
Main Authors: Nickerson, Bruce G., Hutter, John J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone - therapeutic use
Eye Movements - drug effects
Humans
Infant
Intercostal Nerves
Male
Mediastinal Neoplasms - complications
Mediastinal Neoplasms - surgery
Myoclonus - drug therapy
Myoclonus - etiology
Neuroblastoma - complications
Neuroblastoma - surgery
Thoracic Nerves
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Summary:Children with neuroblastoma whose opsomyoclonus recurs or persists after initial surgery should be carefully evaluated for tumor. If no tumor is detectable, therapy with ACTH should be considered in patients whose sympto matology is severe enough to compromise normal development.
ISSN:0009-9228
1938-2707
DOI:10.1177/000992287901800715