CT Diagnosis of Ganglioneuroma / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate CT characteristics of ganglioneuroma.Methods CT findings in 12 patients with ganglioneuroma proved histopathologically were retrospectively analyzed.Results The lesions localized in the adrenal gland in 8,the retroperitoneum in 3,the posterior mediastinum in 1.eleven lesions appeared as homogeneous hypo-or isodense oval masses with well delineated margins and 1 was cysto-solid on plain CT scans.The calcifications were seen inside one tumor.On enhanced CT scans,the lesions were mild enhancement in 4,moderate enhancement in 3,significant enhancement in 3 and no enhancement in 2.Mild delayed enhancement in 5 cases,moderate delayed enhancement in 4 cases and no delayed enhancement in 3 cases were showed.Conclusion Typical ganglioneuroma shows low intensity,mild or moderate enhancement and delayed enhancement.