Adult-onset refractory retroperitoneal neuroblastoma with diagnostic and therapeutic challenges: a case report and review of literature

This case underscores the challenges in diagnosing and managing adult-onset neuroblastoma, particularly in resource-limited settings where advanced diagnostic and therapeutic options are unavailable. The absence of standardized treatment protocols for adult neuroblastoma highlights the need for focused research on context-adapted treatment algorithms, affordable molecular diagnostics, and cost-effective therapeutic approaches, particularly in resource-limited settings. This report emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts to develop globally accessible treatment strategies for rare and aggressive malignancies such as refractory neuroblastoma, particularly in underserved regions.