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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
Natural History
- Ganglioneuromas are rare tumors that most frequently start in the autonomic nerve cells, which may be in any part of the body. The tumor are usually noncancerous (benign).
- Ganglioneuromas usually occur in people ages 10 to 40. They grow slowly, and may release certain chemicals or hormones.
Complications
Common complications of ganglioneuroma include:[1]
- Metastases
- Paralysis
- Local recurrence
Common complications that can develop as a result of the treatment of ganglioneuroma include:[2][3]
- Bowel obstruction (adhesions)
- Horner syndrome
- Acute urinary retention
- Scoliosis
- Cortical blindness
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Nausea
Prognosis
The prognosis of ganglioneuroma is good with treatment.
References
- ↑ Complications of ganglioneuroma. National Library of Medicine. https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001437.htm
- ↑ Sánchez-Galán A, Barrena S, Vilanova-Sánchez A, Martín SH, Lopez-Fernandez S, García P; et al. (2014). "Ganglioneuroma: to operate or not to operate". Eur J Pediatr Surg. 24 (1): 25–30. doi:10.1055/s-0033-1358790. PMID 24327216.
- ↑ Leuthardt R, Petralli C, Lütschg J, von Schweinitz D, Kaiser G (2001). "Cortical blindness: an unusual complication after removal of a ganglioneuroma of the neck". Childs Nerv Syst. 17 (6): 356–8. PMID 11417417.