Retroperitoneal Paraganglioma: A Case Report

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ÇELİK S., Demir O., TUNA E. B., YÖRÜKOĞLU K., ESEN A. A.

UROONKOLOJI BULTENI-BULLETIN OF UROONCOLOGY, vol.13, no.3, pp.184-186, 2014 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 13 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/uob.95
  • Journal Name: UROONKOLOJI BULTENI-BULLETIN OF UROONCOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.184-186
  • Keywords: Pheochromocytoma, nonfunctional paraganglioma, neuroendocrine tumor, retroperitoneal paraganglioma
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors of neural crest origin. They are mostly benign, however; malignant tumors may present aggressive behavior and may lead to metastasis. Complete surgical resection of the mass is the only potential curative treatment modality for retroperitoneal paragangliomas. Postsurgical follow-up is important for malignant potential. Here we report a case of a 18 year-old female with an 8.5 cm mass located anterior of the right kidney, treated by complete surgical excision.