Multiple ganglioneuroma of the neck

Shotton, J. C.; Milton, Catherine M.; Allen, John P.

doi:10.1017/s0022215100119267

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“…GNs are usually circumscribed and occasionally show an irregular interface with soft tissue. Multiple GNs are rare [19] . On cut surface, they appear firm, light, and somewhat translucent.…”

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Magnetic resonance neurography in the diagnosis of a retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: Case report and literature review

Silveira¹,

Vieira²,

Pereira³

et al. 2018

Radiology Case Reports

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Magnetic resonance neurography is a technique for identifying anatomy and pathologic lesions of nerves, and has emerged as a helpful technique for localizing lesions and elucidating the underlying etiology. Ganglioneuromas are highly differentiated benign tumors. This lesion is rare and exhibits undetermined symptoms, the features of using the magnetic resonance neurography are a great ally to determine its diagnosis. The authors illustrate a case of retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma emphasizing its image characteristics using magnetic resonance neurography with the diagnosis confirmed by histopathological examination.

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Magnetic resonance neurography in the diagnosis of a retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: Case report and literature review

Silveira¹,

Vieira²,

Pereira³

et al. 2018

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“…It is composed of ganglion cells, Schwann cells accompanying the neuritic processes, and fibrous tissue (28). The presence of any immature elements would negate the diagnosis of ganglioneuroma (28,29). However, because it is histologically similar to and biologically indistinguishable from ganglioglioma, some clinicians do not consider them separate tumors.…”

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Neuronal Tumors of the Central Nervous System: Radiologic Findings and Pathologic Correlation

Shin¹,

Lee²,

Khang³

et al. 2002

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Pure neuronal and mixed neuronal-glial tumors of the central nervous system are uncommon but fascinating because they are less aggressive than the more common glial tumors and their prognosis is excellent. Neurologic manifestations are varied and include seizures, symptoms of increased intracranial pressure, and neurologic deficits according to tumor location. Many neuronal tumors of the central nervous system demonstrate characteristic radiologic findings. At magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, gangliocytomas demonstrate low signal intensity on T1-weighted images, high signal intensity on T2-weighted images, and frequent enhancement on gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted images. Characteristic MR imaging findings of Lhermitte-Duclos disease are a nonenhancing mass in a cerebellar hemisphere with a striated pattern. Central neurocytomas are typically located in the lateral ventricles near the foramen of Monro with a characteristic attachment to the septum pellucidum. Ganglioneurocytoma is a rare variant of central neurocytoma that is characterized by differentiation toward ganglion cells. In ganglioglioma, a well-defined cystic mass with a solid mural nodule is typically seen. Extension of enhancement to the leptomeninges is characteristic of desmoplastic infantile ganglioglioma and correlates with the firm dural attachment of the solid component. Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor has a well-demarcated, multilobulated or gyriform appearance.

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“…Only one case of the multiple form in one side of the neck has been reported; thus, it is extremely rare (1). Of the 26 reviewed cases of GN, 3 demonstrated bilateral masses in the neck, 2 of which were presented in the spine (2,3).…”

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“…The most commonly affected sites are the posterior mediastinum, the retroperitoneum and the adrenal gland, which affect 41.5, 37.5 and 21% of cases, respectively. Few GNs occur in the cervical region (8%), of which the majority are in single form, and to the best of our knowledge, only one case of multiple GN in one side of the neck has been reported (1). Here, we report a case of massive multiple GN located in the neck of a 4-year-old girl who was successfully treated using a surgical approach.…”

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Multiple cervical ganglioneuroma: A case report and review of the literature

Ma¹,

Liu²,

Liu³

2012

Oncology Letters

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Abstract. Ganglioneuromas (GNs) arising from neural crest sympathogonia are rare benign neurogenic tumors. The most commonly affected sites are the posterior mediastinum, the retroperitoneum and the adrenal gland. GNs often present as a solitary, painless and slow-growing mass, and multiple occurrences in the cervical region are extremely rare. Here, we report a case of massive multiple cervical GN in a 4-year-old girl, and review cases of cervical GN that have been reported in the past 10 years. The results demonstrated that cervical GN, compared to other sites, is seldom secretory. The signs and symptoms of cervical GN are unspecific; the ultimate diagnosis of GN depends on pathological examination. Fine-needle aspiration biopsy has limited value in diagnosis. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice and the prognosis is excellent even in cases where complete excision cannot be achieved. Furthermore, GNs should be considered in patients with multiple masses in the neck.

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Multiple ganglioneuroma of the neck

Cited by 12 publications

References 4 publications

Magnetic resonance neurography in the diagnosis of a retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: Case report and literature review

Magnetic resonance neurography in the diagnosis of a retroperitoneal ganglioneuroma: Case report and literature review

Neuronal Tumors of the Central Nervous System: Radiologic Findings and Pathologic Correlation

Multiple cervical ganglioneuroma: A case report and review of the literature

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