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==Pathophysiology== | ==Pathophysiology== | ||
===Gross Pathology=== | |||
*Ganglioneuromas are solid, firm [[tumors]] that are typically white when seen with the naked eye. | |||
*Ganglioneuromas arise in the paravertebral sympathetic chains of the [[posterior mediastinum]] (41.5%) or [[retroperitoneum]] (37.5%). | |||
*Less common sites include the [[adrenal gland]] (21%) and neck (8%). | |||
*Paravertebral ganglioneuromas frequently extend through the neural foramina to involve the [[epidural space]] of the [[spinal canal]]. | |||
*Intradural extramedullary ganglioneuromas are extremely rare. | |||
===Microscopic Pathology=== | ===Microscopic Pathology=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Pathophysiology
Gross Pathology
- Ganglioneuromas are solid, firm tumors that are typically white when seen with the naked eye.
- Ganglioneuromas arise in the paravertebral sympathetic chains of the posterior mediastinum (41.5%) or retroperitoneum (37.5%).
- Less common sites include the adrenal gland (21%) and neck (8%).
- Paravertebral ganglioneuromas frequently extend through the neural foramina to involve the epidural space of the spinal canal.
- Intradural extramedullary ganglioneuromas are extremely rare.
Microscopic Pathology
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