Plasma dopamine-beta-hydroxylase in the diagnosis of neuroblastoma.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

An atypical case of neuroblastoma is described, in which the diagnosis was facilitated by the application of a new biochemical procedure, the assay of plasma dopamine-beta-hydroxylase activity. This laboratory tool is proposed as a useful adjunct to established techniques in the diagnosis of neural crest tumors.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Rockson, SG; Stone, RA; Odere, F; Gunnells, JC

Published Date

  • January 1976

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 37 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 386 - 389

PubMed ID

  • 1247966

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0008-543X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1002/1097-0142(197601)37:1<386::aid-cncr2820370150>3.0.co;2-9

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States