2. Swelling of the legs or upper chest, neck, and face
Swelling of the face, neck, chest, or legs might also be an indicator that your child has neuroblastoma. If you notice chronic swelling that doesn’t go away with time and seemingly has no cause, it might be a result of undiagnosed neuroblastoma. Even if you live in areas with tons of mosquitos, do not shrug off the swelling and assume it’s due to mosquito bites. The easiest way to distinguish between the two is to look at the scale of the swelling.
Mosquito bites leave localized swelling in small areas, dots even, whereas swelling caused by neuroblastoma is more widespread in most cases. Any swelling that does not subside within a week’s time can be considered chronic swelling and should be checked by a physician to ensure that there are no underlying conditions that are causing it. For cancer, as well as other diseases, diagnosing it early on is the best way to increase the odds of survival.