The Role of Liquid Biopsy in Neuroblastoma: A Scoping Review
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StayCurrentMD ·
Aug 29, 2024
Neuroblastoma (NBL), is the most common, non-CNS solid tumor of childhood. This disease presents with unique biological and clinical challenges necessitating accurate diagnosis, prognosis assessment, treatment, and vigilant monitoring. Liquid biopsy is an upcoming, innovative, and non-invasive diagnostic modality. It has the potential to detect tumors and perform therapeutic monitoring through the analysis of circulating biomarkers in blood, urine, saliva, and other bodily fluids.