PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Lee, Y H AU - Lee, H D AU - Lee, Y A AU - Lee, Y S AU - Jung, J A AU - Hwang, G G AU - Jung, G W AU - Kim, D W AU - Roh, M S TI - Ganglioneuroblastoma presenting as dilated cardiomyopathy AID - 10.1136/adc.88.2.162 DP - 2003 Feb 01 TA - Archives of Disease in Childhood PG - 162--164 VI - 88 IP - 2 4099 - http://adc.bmj.com/content/88/2/162.short 4100 - http://adc.bmj.com/content/88/2/162.full SO - Arch Dis Child2003 Feb 01; 88 AB - We report an unusual presentation of ganglioneuroblastoma with features of dilated cardiomyopathy in a 22 month old girl. She was admitted with cardiomegaly; during echocardiography a suspicious abdominal mass was detected by chance. Further imaging studies, including abdominal ultrasonography and spiral computed tomography, revealed a solid mass originating in the right adrenal gland. Metabolic studies and pathological findings were compatible with ganglioneuroblastoma. Following tumour removal and supportive therapy for cardiomyopathy, her clinical condition and laboratory findings improved. Although ganglioneuroblastoma with features of dilated cardiomyopathy is rare, because neurogenic tumours may be involved in its development, measurement of catecholamines in children with dilated cardiomyopathy is strongly recommended.