Duodenal gangliocytic paraganglioma

We report a case of duodenal Gangliocytic Paranglioma in a 73 year old man, who presented with a history of melena. An upper gastrointestinal barium study showed a polyp located in the second portion of the duodenum. This lesion was endoscopically resected. Pathological examination revealed a Gangli...

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Published inRevista española de enfermedades digestivas Vol. 87; no. 11; p. 813
Main Authors Blanco Sampascual, S, Bereciartua, E, Fernández Ramos, J R, Martínez Cadilla, J, Testillano Tarrero, M, Moretó Canela, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageSpanish
Published Spain 01.11.1995
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Duodenal Neoplasms - pathology
Duodenal Neoplasms - surgery
Duodenum - pathology
Endoscopy
Humans
Male
Paraganglioma - pathology
Paraganglioma - surgery
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Summary:We report a case of duodenal Gangliocytic Paranglioma in a 73 year old man, who presented with a history of melena. An upper gastrointestinal barium study showed a polyp located in the second portion of the duodenum. This lesion was endoscopically resected. Pathological examination revealed a Gangliocytic Paraganglioma. We describe the general characteristics of this neoplasm, as well as the theories about its histogenesis.
ISSN:1130-0108