Turkish Journal of Pathology

Türk Patoloji Dergisi

Turkish Journal of Pathology

Turkish Journal of Pathology

2012, Vol 28, Num, 2     (Pages: 165-167)

Primary Paratesticular Ganglioneuroma: A Rare Case in an Adult

Padmapriya JAIPRAKASH 1, Anuradha C K RAO 1

1 Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, KARNATAKA, INDIA

DOI: 10.5146/tjpath.2012.01117
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Ganglioneuroma is a benign tumor, affecting the central nervous system, commonly seen in children and young adults. Non-cranial ganglioneuromas are seen predominantly in the posterior mediastinum and retroperitoneum. Paratesticular neoplasms are extremely rare and are susceptible to clinical misinterpretation as malignancy. Tumors of nerve origin are a rarity in the paratesticular region, with a few cases of schwannoma and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor being reviewed in the literature. A rare case of ganglioneuroma involving the paratesticular region in an adult is presented.

Keywords : Paratesticular, Ganglioneuroma, Adult