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An Undiagnosed non Functioning Retroperitoneum Paraganglioma, Complicating a Gynaecological Surgery; a Case Report
- Source :
- International Medical Journal Malaysia, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 59-62 (2010)
- Publication Year :
- 2010
- Publisher :
- International Islamic University Malaysia, 2010.
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Abstract
- Paragangliomas are uncommon tumors arising from the neuroendocrine elements (chief cells) of the paraganglia and symmetrically distributed along the aorta in close association with the sympathetic chain. Although functional tumors are easier to diagnose due to the clinical fi ndings caused by excess secretion of catecholamines and an elevation of the urinary catecholamine levels, however the diagnosis of nonfunctioning paraganglioma of the retroperitoneum is diffi cult and only few cases have been made before exploratory laparotomy. Although our patient was initially planned and operated by our gynaecological team, the incidental fi ndings had to involve the general surgeons. She is fortunate that the tumour did not show any features of malignancy nor metastasis, however a long time follow up is needed in case of any possible recurrence. KEYWORDS: Paraganglioma, Non-functioning, Retroperitonium
- Subjects :
- medicine.medical_specialty
lcsh:R5-920
Exploratory laparotomy
business.industry
medicine.medical_treatment
General surgery
General Medicine
medicine.disease
Malignancy
Gynaecological surgery
Metastasis
Paraganglioma
Urinary catecholamine
Non-functioning
medicine
Retroperitonium
business
lcsh:Medicine (General)
Diffi cult
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18234631
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- International Medical Journal Malaysia
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....594e24d952000b0a5034772ada458466