A Rare Abdomino-Pelvic Tumor: Paraganglioma

Célia Pedroso; Raquel Robalo; Pedro Sereno; Carlos Barros; Carlos Marques

doi:10.20344/amp.5403

A Rare Abdomino-Pelvic Tumor: Paraganglioma

Authors

Célia Pedroso Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Alfredo da Costa Maternity. Lisbon. Portugal.
Raquel Robalo Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Alfredo da Costa Maternity. Lisbon. Portugal.
Pedro Sereno Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Alfredo da Costa Maternity. Lisbon. Portugal.
Carlos Barros Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Alfredo da Costa Maternity. Lisbon. Portugal.
Carlos Marques Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Alfredo da Costa Maternity. Lisbon. Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.5403

Abstract

Paragangliomas are rare tumors, with a reported incidence of 2–8 per million. They are chromaffin cell tumors that develop from the neural crest cells and may be divided in tumors derived from the parasympathetic or sympathetic ganglia. We report a case a of a 32-year-old nulliparous woman, referred to our Infertility Clinic. Abdomino-pelvic ultrasound identified a large abdominopelvic tumor, without ovarian origin (both ovaries were identified and had normal morphology). Magnetic Resonance Imaging suggested a right adnexal multicystic, vascularized mass close to iliac vessels and questioning an ovarian origin. At exploratory laparotomy, a 10 cm encapsulated and vascularized mass was found beginning just below right renal artery and extending to the level of the broad ligament. This mass was totally excised and histopathology was consistent with Paraganglioma.
Keywords: Abdominal Neoplasms; Paraganglioma; Pelvic Neoplasms.

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Author Biography

Célia Pedroso, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Alfredo da Costa Maternity. Lisbon. Portugal.

Célia Pedroso, Interna de Ginecologia Obstetrícia, actualmente a frequentar o 6ª ano, na Maternidade Dr Alfredo da COsta, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Central

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2015-02-27

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Pedroso C, Robalo R, Sereno P, Barros C, Marques C. A Rare Abdomino-Pelvic Tumor: Paraganglioma. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2015 Feb. 27 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];28(1):114-6. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/5403

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Vol. 28 No. 1 (2015): January-February

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Case Report

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