Ganglioneuroma history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

• A ganglioneuroma usually causes no symptoms, and is only discovered when being examined or treated for another condition.

• Symptoms depend on the location of the tumor and the type of chemicals released.

• If the tumor is in the chest area (mediastinum), symptoms may include:

• Breathing difficulty
• Chest pain
• Compression of the windpipe (trachea)

• If the tumor is lower down in the abdomen in the area called the retroperitoneal space, symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain
• Bloating

• If the tumor is near the spinal cord, it may cause:

• Compression of the spinal cord, which leads to pain and loss of strength or :*Feeling in the legs, the arms, or both
• Spine deformity

• These tumors may produce certain hormones, which can cause the following symptoms:

• Diarrhea
• Enlarged clitoris (women)
• High blood pressure
• Increased body hair
• Sweating

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