Paediatrics Publications
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2016
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports
Volume
14
First Page
42
Last Page
44
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1016/j.epsc.2016.09.007
Abstract
Ganglioneuromas are rare benign tumors originating from the sympathetic nervous system and neural crest cells. A 4-year-old girl presented with numerous urinary tract infections. Ultrasound and computed tomography revealed a large mass within the right kidney. A right nephrectomy and sampling of surrounding lymph nodes were performed. Pathology confirmed that the mass was a mature ganglioneuroma. The patient remains disease-free, more than 2 years after surgery. We present this rare case of renal ganglioneuroma as well as a review of the literature.
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