Large Adrenal Ganglioneuroma Presenting with Clinical Pheochromocytoma: A Rare Case Report

  • Ebrahim Farashi Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Imam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  • Seyed Ziaeddin Rasihashemi Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Imam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  • Monireh Halimi Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Keywords: Ganglioneuroma; Laparoscopic adrenalectomy; Adrenal tumor

Abstract

Adrenal ganglioneuromas are rare benign and non-secretory neoplasms that, in the majority of cases, are unexpectedly discovered during imaging studies. In this study, we reported a large adrenal ganglioneuromas in a young patient, clinically presented as a pheochromocytoma. Laboratory evaluation and tumor markers were also reported in the normal range. The mass was then resected through laparoscopy. Ultimately, histopathology revealed the diagnosis of Ganglioneuroma. Large adrenal ganglioneuromas can be resected laparoscopically without any complications. An accurate pathological examination is usually essential for definitive diagnosis. Prognosis of mature adrenal ganglioneuromas is excellent.

Published
2023-01-02
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