Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: a case report

Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: a case report

Authors

  • Kalliopi Andrikou Clinical Oncology Unit, Division of General Surgery De Blasi, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
  • Edoardo Triggiani Division of General Surgery Oliva, University Hospital, Bari, Italy
  • Giuseppe Ingravallo Department of Pathologic Anatomy, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
  • Antonietta Cimmino Department of Pathologic Anatomy, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
  • Anna Elisabetta Brunetti Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Oncology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy
  • Giovanni Teodossiu Clinical Oncology Unit, Division of General Surgery De Blasi, University Hospital, Bari, Italy

Keywords:

ganglioneuroma, retroperitoneal, laparotomy, immunohistochemistry

Abstract

Retroperitoneal ganglioneuromas arise from the sympathetic ganglion cells and are usually considered as benign tumours. They develop as slowgrowing abdominal masses and require a differential diagnosis supported by pathologic assessment. Because of their benign nature, adjuvant chemoradiotherapy is not indicated in the treatment of ganglioneuromas for which carefully planned follow-up examinations are commonly suggested. Here, we report a case of a retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma treated with complete surgical removal.

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Published

2010-03-01

Issue

European Journal of Oncology Vol.15, No.1 (2010)

Section

Case reports

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How to Cite

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Andrikou K, Triggiani E, Ingravallo G, Cimmino A, Brunetti AE, Teodossiu G. Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: a case report. Eur J Oncol Env Hea [Internet]. 2010 Mar. 1 [cited 2025 May 5];15(1):51-6. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/EJOEH/article/view/3859