Ganglioneuroma

Overview

A benign neoplasm that usually arises from the sympathetic trunk in the mediastinum. Histologic features include spindle cell proliferation (resembling a neurofibroma) and the presence of large ganglion cells. The tumor may present clinically with HORNER SYNDROME or diarrhea due to ectopic production of vasoactive intestinal peptide. (From DeVita et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p966)

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Quick facts about Ganglioneuroma

Topic type

Condition

Category

Oncology

MeSH classification

C04.557.465.625.600.355|C04.557.470.670.355|C04.557.580.625.600.355

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