Patient Data
Age: Adult
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Ganglioneuroma
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A large paravertebral mass with widening of lower neural exit foramina.
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There is a very large posterior mediastinal/paravertebral/retroperitoneal mass extending into the neural exit foramen. The liver is displaced anteriorly. the right kidney displaced inferiorly.
From the case:
Ganglioneuroma
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Axial T1 and T2 MRI further define the mass and the extension into the right epidural space at the level of the conus.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have a resection that confirmed the diagnosis of a ganglioneuroma.