Korean J Urol.  2008 Aug;49(8):753-755.

Ganglioneuroma in Pelvic Cavity

• Lim T
• Han DY
• Jeong HJ

Abstract

Ganglioneuroma is a rare benign tumor which originates in the neural crest, and is found along the path of the sympathetic chain, from the base of the skull to the pelvic cavity. Due to the slow growth of this type of tumor, it may be detected incidentally, or detected by virtue of the attendant pressure effects on adjacent structures. We report one case of ganglioneuroma arising in the pelvic cavity.

Keyword

Ganglioneuroma; Pelvic cavity

MeSH Terms

Ganglioneuroma
Neural Crest
Skull
Virtues

Figure

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  Fig. 1 (A) Abdominal computed tomography precontrast view shows a 7.0×4.8cm-sized, well-defined, low density mass in the right side of the pelvic cavity bladder posterior aspect. (B) Upon contrast view, a partially enhanced lesion is observed.

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  Fig. 2 (A) Gross findings show a 10×6×4cm sized, 115g weight ovoid mass with mild whitish color. (B) Microscopic finding shows the neuromatous mature ganglion cells among the bundles of the Schwann cells (H&E, ×100).

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