An unusual mesenteric tumor 'paraganglioma': a case report

Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2014 Dec 14;16(12):e16837. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.16837. eCollection 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Introduction: Paragangliomas are mostly localized in the adrenal medulla and they are usually pheochromocytomas, derived from the neural crest, but otherwise mesenteric paragangliomas are extremely rare tumors.

Case presentation: In this article we represent a 59-year-old female with an abdominal mass and pain due to mesenteric paraganglioma.

Conclusions: Paragangliomas can occur as mesenteric tumors; usually, preoperative accurate diagnosis is not possible with imaging methods and precise diagnosis is possible after histological evaluation.

Keywords: Abdominal Neoplasms; Paraganglioma; Tumor.

Publication types

  • Case Reports