A Case of Incidental Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma
10.7704/kjhugr.2019.19.3.198
- Author:
Weon Yil SONG
1
;
Moon Won LEE
;
In Sub HAN
;
Young Joo PARK
;
Sung Yong HAN
;
Dong Hoon BAEK
;
Bong Eun LEE
;
Gwang Ha KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Busan, Korea. neofaceoff@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ganglioneuroma;
Neoplasms;
Surgery
- MeSH:
Catecholamines;
Ganglioneuroma;
Mediastinum;
Neck;
Neural Crest;
Pelvis
- From:The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research
2019;19(3):198-201
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ganglioneuroma is a rare benign tumor originating from the neural crest cells. It occurs most commonly in the retroperitoneum and posterior mediastinum and is often found in the neck or pelvis. It may be detected incidentally or detected by pressure effects on the adjacent structures due to its slow growth. However, some functional tumors may secrete catecholamines and present with some clinical symptoms. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice. We describe here a case of a retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma which was removed completely by surgery. We review the literature and discuss the clinical features of a ganglioneuroma.
