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    Retroperitoneal neurogenous tumors are often asymptomatic and found incidentally. This study reviews diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for three cases: schwannoma, ganglioneuroma, and paraganglioma.

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    • Retroperitoneal neurogenous tumors encompass a range of neoplasms originating from neural tissues within the retroperitoneal space.
    • Hormonally inactive variants frequently present asymptomatically, leading to incidental diagnosis during unrelated investigations.
    • Accurate diagnosis and timely management are crucial for favorable patient outcomes.

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    • The authors present a retrospective analysis of three distinct cases of retroperitoneal neurogenous tumors.
    • The cases include examples of retroperitoneal schwannoma, ganglioneuroma, and paraganglioma.
    • Clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and therapeutic interventions were meticulously documented for each case.

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    • Diagnostic challenges associated with asymptomatic retroperitoneal masses were highlighted.

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