Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that arises from neuroblasts, which are immature nerve cells found in various locations in the body. It most commonly affects young children and is often discovered in the adrenal glands, though it can also occur in the neck, chest, abdomen, or spine. When neuroblastoma spreads from its original site to other parts of the body, it is referred to as metastatic neuroblastoma.
