Ganglioneuroma: A Rare Neural Crest Tumor

Abstract

Neuroblastoma, ganglioneuroblastoma and ganglioneuroma arise from sympathetic tissue in the neck, posterior mediastinum, adrenal gland, retroperitoneum and pelvis. Ganglioneuromas is a rare type of neural crest tumor which are commonly seen in childhood. They are highly differentiated benign tumors and are compatible with long-term disease free survival. Retroperitoneal localization is relatively frequent for these tumors. Due to its rarity and lack of specific radiological findings diagnosis is always postoperative. Here, we present a case of retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma which was diagnosed post operatively.