Retroperitoneal non functioning paraganglioma- a case report

Dr Mahesh K; Dr Jagadeesha BVC; Dr Mahesh Polamreddy

Volume : VII, Issue : XI, November - 2018

Retroperitoneal non functioning paraganglioma- a case report

Dr Mahesh K, Dr Jagadeesha Bvc, Dr Mahesh Polamreddy

Abstract :

Paragangliomas are extra adrenal neoplasm arising from sympathetic or Parasympathetic ganglia and are derived from chromaffin cells. These are rare asymptomatic and pre operative diagnosis is seldom common. We report a case of such retro peritoneal paraganglioma in a 35 year old presented with vague pain abdomen and normal serum catecholamines. Complete resection of tumour done and HPE confirmed paraganglioma