Neonatal malignant solid tumors
Cecchetto, G.; Previtera, C.; Messineo, A.; Longo, M.; Guglielmi, M.
Tumori 76(1): 81-83
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8916 PMID: 2157310 Document Number: 362566
We reviewed the 8 malignant solid tumors in children less than 1 month of age observed at the Pediatric Surgical Department of Padua University from 1968 to 1985. These were 6 neuroblastomas, 1 Wilms' tumor and 1 angiosarcoma; 5/8 are alive without evidence of disease with a median follow-up of 8 years. The importance of combined therapeutic approach and conservative surgery are stressed. The sensitiveness of infants to both chemotherapy and radiotherapy are considered. Surgery remains the treatment of choice when a radical resection is possible.