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GanglioneuromaD36.18
Synonym(s)
Gangliocytoma; Ganglioneuroblastoma; Neuroma gangliocellular
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Benign neuromas that occur extremely rarely on the skin and originate from sympathetic nerves.
ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.
Mainly early childhood, partly in the context of neurofibromatosis.
LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.
Paravertebrally on the back and in the neck area (starting from the borderline strand).
Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Extremely rare, solitary or multiple, pea-sized to child's head, subcutaneously located, prallelastic, asymptomatic (not painful) nodules, which can be clinically mistaken for lipomas.
HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.
Ganglion cells embedded in a myxoid stroma, partly lymphocyte-like, partly larger ganglion cells, joined together to form synzytial eosinophilic clusters, usually accompanied by numerous mast cells. The histological picture can easily be confused with a myxofibroma.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Neurosurgical, with cutaneous manifestation possibly simple excision.