Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma in an adult patient: a case report and literature review of the last decade.
Title | Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma in an adult patient: a case report and literature review of the last decade. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2009 |
Authors | Papavramidis, T. S., Michalopoulos N., Georgia K., Kesisoglou I., Valentini T., Georgia R., & Papavramidis S. T. |
Journal | South Med J |
Volume | 102 |
Issue | 10 |
Pagination | 1065-7 |
Date Published | 2009 Oct |
ISSN | 1541-8243 |
Keywords | Adrenal Glands, Adult, Female, Ganglioneuroma, Humans, Incidental Findings, Length of Stay, Retroperitoneal Neoplasms |
Abstract | Ganglioneuromas arise from the neural crest and are highly differentiated and benign. The case of a 43-year-old female who presented with a 6.5 cm primary extra-adrenal retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma (RGN) is presented, and the relevant English literature from the last decade is reviewed. Histology showed mature ganglion cells and nerve fibers without any malignancy (S-100 and neuron- specific enolase [NSE] positive). Hospitalization lasted four days. The patient has shown no signs of recurrence. Radical excision of the tumor is unnecessary, especially when vascular structures are endangered. RGN-related hospitalization is short and the prognosis is good. |
DOI | 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181b2fd37 |
Alternate Journal | South. Med. J. |
PubMed ID | 19738538 |