[Pelvic ganglioneuroma. Case report]

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Pathology

Background:

• Ganglioneuroma is a rare neurogenic tumor arising from autonomic ganglia.
• It typically affects individuals under 20, with a slight female predominance.
• Pelvic ganglioneuroma is an uncommon presentation.

Observation:

• The case involved an 11-year-old child with a pelvic ganglioneuroma.
• The child presented with concurrent hypertension and renal failure.
• Imaging studies were performed but lacked diagnostic specificity.

Findings:

• The diagnosis of pelvic ganglioneuroma was confirmed through pathological examination.
• This case highlights a rare tumor location in a pediatric patient.
• The co-occurrence of hypertension and renal failure was noted.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of pathological confirmation for diagnosing rare tumors.
• It suggests a potential association between pelvic ganglioneuroma and systemic effects like hypertension and renal failure in children.
• Further research may elucidate the mechanisms linking this tumor to systemic complications.