[Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma. A case report]

Tunis Med. 2007 Jan;85(1):78-80.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Background: Ganlioneuroma is a rare, benign, neurogenic tumor originating from the neural sheath and frequently localized in the retroperitoneum.

Aim: Report of a new case.

Case: We report a case of a 36-year-old woman presenting isolated right lumbar pain. Computed tomography revealed a heterogeneous, right, retroperitoneal mass, 13 cm in diameter. Complete resection of the tumor and right nephrectomy were performed. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of ganglioneuroma. Follow-up was 10 months with no recurrence. Through this case, we discuss diagnostic, therapeutic and prognostic aspects of this disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Ganglioneuroma* / diagnosis
  • Ganglioneuroma* / diagnostic imaging
  • Ganglioneuroma* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Nephrectomy
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Retroperitoneal Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome