Gangliocytic Paraganglioma: a Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Authors

  • Alina Boeriu Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tîrgu Mures, Romania
  • Daniela Dobru Department of Gastroenterology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tîrgu Mures, Romania
  • Rareș Georgescu Department of Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Tîrgu Mures, Romania
  • Simona Mocan Department of Pathology, Tîrgu Mures County Emergency Hospital, Tîrgu Mures, Romania
  • Cristian Boeriu Emergency Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Târgu Mures Romania

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15403/jgld.2014.1121.abo

Keywords:

gangliocytic paraganglioma, immunostaining, surgical excision, metastasis

Abstract

Duodenal neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare tumors, consisting of five different types of tumors. In many cases, they may be asymptomatic, leading to delay in diagnosis. Clinical symptoms are related to local tumor growth and mucosal ulceration. We report a 38-year old man with duodenal gangliocytic paraganglioma causing overt upper gastrointestinal bleeding and anemia. We describe specific clinical and histopathological features of the tumor, and review the diagnostic and therapeutic strategy. Gangliocytic paragangliomas are regarded as benign tumors. However, the disease recurrence and the malignant potential of the tumor have also been reported.

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Published

2015-03-01

How to Cite

1.
Boeriu A, Dobru D, Georgescu R, Mocan S, Boeriu C. Gangliocytic Paraganglioma: a Rare Cause of Gastrointestinal Bleeding. JGLD [Internet]. 2015 Mar. 1 [cited 2025 Nov. 5];24(1):109-12. Available from: https://www.jgld.ro/jgld/index.php/jgld/article/view/1255

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1: March 2015

Section

Case Reports