Retroperitoneal paraganglioma

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain with a palpable mass.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

Large well-circumscribed heterogeneously enhancing retroperitoneal mass with central necrotic areas, located posterior to the 2nd part of duodenum which is displaced anteriorly with medial displacement of the pancreatic head.

No abdominal lymphadenopathy or intraperitoneal effusion.

Ectopic malrotated right kidney locates in the right upper pelvic region.

Case Discussion

CT features of a hypervascular retroperitoneal mass.

The patient underwent a surgical resection of the tumor with histopathological exam that confirmed the diagnosis of paraganglioma.

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