Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage in an Infant with Obstructive Jaundice Caused by Neuroblastoma. (3rd April 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saettini, Francesco; Agazzi, Roberto; Giraldi, Eugenia; Foglia, Carlo; Cavalleri, Laura; Morali, Laura; Fasolini, Giorgio; Spotti, Angelica; Provenzi, Massimo
• Is Part Of: Pediatric hematology and oncology. Volume 32:Number 3(2015:Sep.)
• Page Start: 223
• Page End: 228
• Publication Date: 2015-04-03
• Subjects: neuroblastoma -- pediatric oncology -- radiology -- solid -- tumors; Pediatric hematology -- Periodicals; Tumors in children -- Periodicals; Blood -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Hematologic Diseases -- Child; Hematologic Diseases -- Infant; Neoplasms -- Child; 618.9215
• DOI: 10.3109/08880018.2014.981901
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0888-0018

Abstract

Abstract : Neuroblastoma presenting with obstructive jaundice is a rare event. Management of this condition includes surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, temporary cholecystostomy tube, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and internal biliary drainage (IBD). We herein describe our experience with one infant affected by neuroblastoma presenting with jaundice, who successfully underwent percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD). This report introduces PTBD as a viable treatment option for neuroblastoma and obstructive jaundice and provides a review of the pertinent literature.