Incidentally found retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma in an adult

Indian J Surg. 2015 Apr;77(Suppl 1):3-5. doi: 10.1007/s12262-013-1030-1. Epub 2014 Jan 5.

Abstract

The ganglioneuroma is a very rare tumor arising from sympathetic nerve system. An asymptomatic retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma was found incidentally in a 35-year-old woman. Ultrasonography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging showed a retroperitoneal mass extending to the left adrenal gland, and surrounding abdominal aorta, celiac axis, left renal and adrenal arteries, and veins. The tumor was resected and histologic examination showed ganglioneuroma.

Keywords: Computed tomography; Ganglioneuroma; Magnetic resonance imaging; Retroperitoneal mass.