Ganglioneuroma of mediastinum and adrenal gland

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Abstract Introduction Ganglioneuroma is a rare benign nervous tumor arising from sympathetic ganglion which commonly occurs at posterior mediastinum, retroperitoneum and adrenal gland. Case We report a 6 year-old boy who presented with abdominal pain. CT scan and MRI showed one tumor at his right posterior mediastinum area measuring 8.3 × 6.3 × 5.3cm, and the other tumor at his right adrenal gland measuring 3.9 × 3.4 × 3.2 cm. A biopsy showed ganglioneuroma, and complete resection of both tumors was performed. Post operative biopsy confirmed definitive diagnosis as ganglioneuroma. The patient is well after surgery. Conclusion Ganglioneuroma is benign and treatment is complete surgical resection. Prognosis after surgical resection seems to be so good, without any recurrences or need for adjunct therapy.