Retroperitoneal Ganglioneuroma (GN): Case report in 14 years old boy.

INTRODUCTION

The ganglioneuroma is a rare tumor arising from sympathetic nervous system, which is composed of gangliocytes and mature stroma.

PRESENTATION OF THE CASE: A retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma was found in a 14 years old Saudi boy, presented with recurrent vomiting. CT image showing a retroperitoneal cyst near the inferior vena cava and right iliac vessels. Treated by laparoscopic cystic excision, histopathology of the cyst showing ganglioneuroma, completely excised.

DISCUSSION: Ganglioneuromas arise from the sympathetic chain, The most common sites of presentation are the posterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum, head and neck region. GN are usually asymptomatic found incidentally on abdominal imaging. The treatment of retroperitoneal mass is complete surgical excision.

CONCLUSION

Ganglioneuroma (GN) is a rare benign tumor, usually asymptomatic. One of the most common site of presentation is retroperitoneum, the main treatment for that is complete surgical excision.