A Case of Ganglioneuroma in Retroperitoneum / 대한비뇨기과학회지

ABSTRACT

Ganglioneuromas have their origin in neural crest and are found along the path of the sympathetic chain from the base of the skull to the pelvis, including the adrenal medulla. Clinically, ganglioneuromas may be incidentally found or detected secondarily by pressure effects on adjacent structures. Endocrine activity is rare among ganglioneuromas. Symptoms and signs such as hypertension, profuse perspiration, cutaneous flushing, rash, pallor, polyuria, and diarrhea are well documented. Recently we experienced a case of ganglioneuroma arising from the retroperitoneal sympathetic chains in a 46 year-old-female and, herein, report with review of the literatures.