Imaging features of adrenal ganglioneuroma: a case report

Adrenal ganglioneuroma is a rare tumor constituting 20-30% of all ganglioneuromas. It is a benign tumor and can present diagnostic problems when confused with other adrenal solid tumors. We herein report a case of adrenal ganglioneuroma in a 28-year-old Arabic patient and emphasize the diagnostic ro...

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Published in:BMC research notes 2014-11, Vol.7 (1), p.791-791
Main Authors: Majbar, Anass Mohammed, Elmouhadi, Sanae, Elaloui, Mouna, Raiss, Mohamed, Sabbah, Farid, Hrora, Abdelmalek, Ahallat, Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
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Administration, Intravenous
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - diagnosis
Adrenal Gland Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Adult
Case Report
Case studies
Contrast Media
CT imaging
Diagnostic Imaging
Gadolinium - administration & dosage
Ganglioneuroma - diagnosis
Ganglioneuroma - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Adrenal ganglioneuroma is a rare tumor constituting 20-30% of all ganglioneuromas. It is a benign tumor and can present diagnostic problems when confused with other adrenal solid tumors. We herein report a case of adrenal ganglioneuroma in a 28-year-old Arabic patient and emphasize the diagnostic role of cross-sectional imaging modalities (computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging). Imaging of adrenal ganglioneuromas is diagnostically challenging. Differentiation between adrenal ganglioneuroma and other solid adrenal tumors can be difficult. However, some suggestive features on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are helpful in achieving a correct diagnosis.
ISSN:1756-0500
1756-0500
DOI:10.1186/1756-0500-7-791