Catecholamine-secreting extra-adrenal pelvic ganglioneuroma in a child presenting with diaphoresis: A case report and review of literature

Ahmad Zaghal; Graeme Pitcher; Sydney Rooney; Stacy Hitt; Patricia Kirby; Joel Shilyansky

doi:10.1016/j.epsc.2014.07.012

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Catecholamine-secreting extra-adrenal pelvic ganglioneuroma in a child presenting with diaphoresis: A case report and review of literature

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Catecholamine-secreting extra-adrenal pelvic ganglioneuroma in a child presenting with diaphoresis: A case report and review of literature

Ahmad Zaghal, Graeme Pitcher, Sydney Rooney, Stacy Hitt, Patricia Kirby and Joel Shilyansky

Journal of pediatric surgery case reports, Vol.2(7), pp.373-376

07/01/2014

DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2014.07.012

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Abstract

Diaphoresis is an uncommon presenting symptom in children. We present a 4 year old boy, with a history of increased sweating of 2 years duration. Review of systems was negative for diarrhea, flushing, or abdominal pain. On exam, the child had normal blood pressure and heart rate. An abdominal mass could not be appreciated. Laboratory studies were significant for modestly elevated serum, and urinary dopamine and norepinephrine levels. Computerized tomography scan showed a 31 x 39 x 51 mm pelvic mass. The patient underwent laparoscopic resection of the mass. After resection, catecholamine levels normalized, and sweating stopped. Pathologic evaluation of the surgical specimen revealed a maturing ganglioneuroma (GN). Health-care providers might easily overlook excessive sweating in a child, which can be a presenting symptom of catecholamine-secreting tumors. (C) 2014 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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Title: Subtitle: Catecholamine-secreting extra-adrenal pelvic ganglioneuroma in a child presenting with diaphoresis: A case report and review of literature
Creators: Ahmad Zaghal - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Graeme Pitcher - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Sydney Rooney - University of Iowa
Stacy Hitt - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Patricia Kirby - University of Iowa
Joel Shilyansky - University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of pediatric surgery case reports, Vol.2(7), pp.373-376
DOI: 10.1016/j.epsc.2014.07.012
ISSN: 2213-5766
eISSN: 2213-5766
Publisher: Elsevier
Number of pages: 4
Language: English
Date published: 07/01/2014
Academic Unit: Stead Family Department of Pediatrics; Pathology; Surgery; Injury Prevention Research Center
Record Identifier: 9984322954602771

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