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Non-functional retroperitoneal paraganglioma: A report of case with literature review
Amal Hajri1,2, Ahmed Ballati1,2, Zakaria Essaidi1,2
1Department of General Surgery, University Hospital Centre Ibn Rochd, Casablanca, Morocco.
Introduction:
Retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare tumors, they arise from ganglia along the sympathetic and parasympathetic chain. We report a rare case of a non functional paraganglioma in whom surgical resection was performed.
Presentation Of Case:
A 35 years-old female presented with chronic abdominal pain, A contrast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of abdomen showed a well-defined Left latero-aortic cystic retro-peritoneal surgical resection using laparotomy was performed, The patiente recovered well and was discharged three days after surgery. Histological examination and immunohistochemical revealed a retroperitoneal paraganglioma.
Discussion And Conclusion:
Non-functioning retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare and are most often Isolated. Radiological techniques including, Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are useful for identifying and locating retroperitoneal paragangliomas. surgical excision is still the most effective treatment when it possible.