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Ganglioneuroma
rareA benign neuroblastic tumor of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs in childhood. Ganglioneuroma typically arises from the sympathetic trunk in the mediastinum. Histologic features include spindle cell proliferation (resembling a neurofibroma) and the presence of large ganglion cells. Common presenting features include a palpable abdominal mass, hepatomegaly, and a thoracic mass detected on routine chest X-ray.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0005033 Orphanet:251992
- Part of
- Autonomic nervous system neoplasmCentral nervous system primitive neuroectodermal neoplasmMixed neuronal-glial tumorNeuroblastic tumorPeripheral nervous system cancerSympathetic nervous system disorder
- Also known as
- ganglioneuroma (disease) · ganglioneuroma (Schwannian Stroma-dominant) · ganglioneuroma, benign · GN · neural Crest tumor, benign
Subtypes
| Disease | Subtypes |
|---|---|
| Cutaneous ganglioneuroma |
Rare disease
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