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How To Treat Enlarged Liver In An Infant With Neuroblastoma?
My 4 months old baby was operated last month for a tumour was on left kidney. The same was sent for Biospy and the result found in positive. Neuroblastoma is shown in the result. Now my baby liver become too much enlarged and crying too much. please sent me an advice or what kind of treatment i need for this problem.
Mon, 1 Sep 2014
If the liver enlargement is life threatening as deemed by doctors or the pain is continuos the child needs emergency radiation to the liver.
If not chemotherapy should be initiated as soon as possible. The prognosis is usually good, dont worry.
If not chemotherapy should be initiated as soon as possible. The prognosis is usually good, dont worry.
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