Abstract

ESPIRITU-ROJAS, Elizabeth R et al. Kinsbourne syndrome due to neuroblastoma of mediastinal location: A child case report. Rev Neuropsiquiatr [online]. 2016, vol.79, n.3, pp.186-191. ISSN 0034-8597.

The case of a 1-year old child with a neuroblastoma of posterior mediastinal location is presented. The initial manifestations were those of the Kinsbourne Syndrome (opsoclonus, myoclonus), which improved significantly after the surgical removal of the tumor. The frequency, location, form of presentation and treatment of the Kinsbourne Syndrome are discussed.

Keywords : Child; neuroblastoma; thorax; Kinsbourne syndrome.

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