Adrenal ganglioneuroma: a rare incidental finding. (30th January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Leão, Ricardo R; Pereira, Bruno Jorge; Borges, Ricardo; Grenha, Vãnia
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-01-30
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-008067
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The widespread use of imaging technology as a diagnostic tool has resulted in the identification of many previously unknown, clinically benign lesions. The current era of easy access to imaging studies places physicians in a difficult position, since many lesions are not precisely diagnosed by imaging. For example, the accurate diagnosis of non-functioning adrenal lesions remains a clinical challenge. This report describes a patient with the incidental CT finding of an uncommon adrenal ganglioneuroma. Clinical and radiological findings can guide suspicion towards this rare lesion; however, the actual diagnosis is based on histological findings. Specific characteristics of adrenal ganglioneuromas that would allow their diagnosis without invasive procedures have not been established. This case report is an attempt to add more data that will help to establish diagnostic criteria for this rare disease.