How is Pleuropulmonary blastoma diagnosed?

Tests that examine the chest are used to diagnose pleuropulmonary blastoma.

1. Physical exam and health history: An exam of the body to check general signs of health, including checking for signs of disease, such as lumps or anything else that seems unusual.
2. Chest x-ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest.

What are the symptoms of blastoma?

Symptoms include:

• abdominal swelling or a lump felt in the abdomen.
• fever.
• blood in the urine.
• change in the urine’s color.
• loss of appetite.
• high blood pressure.
• abdominal pain.
• shortness of breath.

How is pleuropulmonary blastoma ( PPB ) treated?

Treatment for Type I consists of surgery and possibly chemotherapy. Treatment for Types II and III PPB consists of surgery and chemotherapy and possibly radiation therapy. At present, about 50-70% of children with Types II and III PPB are cured.

What are the treatments for Blastoma in adults?

Blastoma treatments are similar to those for other types of cancer and include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy. Specific treatments and their success depend on the type of blastoma and individual factors such as: It’s unusual for an adult to be diagnosed with a blastoma.

Where does pleuropulmonary blastoma type II spread?

Types II and III PPB can metastasize. The most common location for a PPB metastasis is the brain. PPB may also spread to remaining part of the lung, bones, liver and rarely to other organs. PPB can also spread by growing directly into tissues next to the lung like the diaphragm.

How old do you have to be to have pleuropulmonary blastoma?

Pleuropulmonary blastoma (PPB) is a rare and potentially aggressive intrathoracic disembryonic neoplasm typically occurring in children less than 6 years of age.