Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcoma: report of 3 cases

Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas are neoplasma which are best treated with complete exeresis. We reported three new cases of retroperitoneal Leiomyosarcoma operated during last ten years. The authors reported 3 cases of Retroperitoneal leiomyosarcomas in 3 patients [2 men and a woman] aged respectively 53, 55 and 57 year-old .Incomplete resection was performed in the 3 cases because of the important local extension. All patients died 18,19 et 51 months after diagnosis

Retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: a case report

Ganglioneuroma is a rare, benign, neurogenic tumor originating from the neural sheath and frequently localized in the retroperitoneum. Report of a new 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