Ganglioneuroma of the adrenal gland: a rare case.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2007 Oct; 50(4): 782-4
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em Inglês
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| ID: sea-73461
ABSTRACT
Ganglioneuromas, which are benign tumors of sympathetic nervous system, are rare to arise in adrenal gland. They are usually clinically silent and detected during work-up for other unrelated conditions. Currently, histopathology is the only tool to diagnose ganglioneuroma and to differentiate it from ganglioneuroblastoma and neuroblastoma. We discuss the case of a 40-year-old female found to have a right adrenal mass during investigation of dull ache in right upper abdomen. Clinico-radiological assessment was non-confirmatory on the nature of the mass, and excision was done. Histological examination showed the mass to be a ganglioneuroma arising in the adrenal gland. In conclusion, ganglioneuroma occurs rarely in adrenal gland and pre-operative diagnosis is difficult since the symptoms are usually non-specific. Histological examination is the mainstay of diagnosis and should be thorough to exclude neuroblastomatous foci, portending a worse outcome.
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Radiografia Abdominal
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Neoplasias das Glândulas Suprarrenais
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Glândulas Suprarrenais
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Adulto
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Abdome
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Ganglioneuroma
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Artigo
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