Non-functional retroperitoneal paraganglioma: A report of case with literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare tumors, they arise from ganglia along the sympathetic and parasympathetic chain. We report a rare case of a non functional paraganglioma in whom surgical resection was performed.

Presentation of case

A 35 years-old female presented with chronic abdominal pain, A contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of abdomen showed a well-defined Left latero-aortic cystic retro-peritoneal surgical resection using laparotomy was performed, The patiente recovered well and was discharged three days after surgery. Histological examination and immunohistochemical revealed a retroperitoneal paraganglioma.

Discussion and conclusion

Non-functioning retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare and are most often Isolated. Radiological techn

SUBMITTER: Hajri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8111600 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature