Rare association of a non-functional retroperitoneal paraganglioma and nephrotic syndrome
Pagbe, J.J.; Andze, G.; Angwafo, F.; Youmbissi, J.; Eteme, E.; Yomi, J.; Mbakop, A.; Biwole, M.; Biouele, J.M.; Juimo, A.G.
Journal de Chirurgie 132(3): 152-156
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697 PMID: 7782388 Document Number: 440620
Non functional retroperitoneal paragangliomas are rare: less than 50 cases in literature. They are usually asymptomatic and can attain reasonable dimensions. The association with nephrotic syndrome is exceptional. The authors report a clinical observation of non-functional paraganglioma in a 45 year old woman, with repeated surgical abstention. Literature was reviewed and therapeutic indications discussed.