Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that mostly affects children. It starts when immature nerve cells called neuroblasts become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably, forming a tumor. The tumor usually begins in the nerve tissue of the adrenal gland, but it can also develop in other areas of the body. Symptoms may include irritability, fever, tiredness, pain, and loss of appetite. This page provides information on the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options for neuroblastoma.