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01-04-2015 | Case Report

Incidentally Found Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma in an Adult

Authors: Asli Koktener, Dilek Kosehan, Kayihan Akin, Mikdat Bozer

Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery | Special Issue 1/2015

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.

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Title: Incidentally Found Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma in an Adult
Authors: Asli Koktener
Dilek Kosehan
Kayihan Akin
Mikdat Bozer
Publication date: 01-04-2015
Publisher: Springer India
Published in: Indian Journal of Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2015
Print ISSN: 0972-2068
Electronic ISSN: 0973-9793
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12262-013-1030-1

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