Question 332 · LEK · Neuroblastoma
Which of the following statements is true about neuroblastoma?
1) it is most commonly located in the kidneys;
2) tumour cells display an increased uptake of MIBG in scintigraphy;
3) it is the most common in schoolchildren;
4) it is the most common in infants and small children;
5) it may infiltrate the bone marrow.
The correct answer is:
2) tumour cells display an increased uptake of MIBG in scintigraphy;
3) it is the most common in schoolchildren;
4) it is the most common in infants and small children;
5) it may infiltrate the bone marrow.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3,5.
- B. 1,4,5.
- C. 2,4,5.
- D. only 2.
- E. 1,2,3,5.
Hint
Recall the tissue of origin of this neural crest tumour and the age group in which it peaks.
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