Ganglioneuroma with scoliosis of the thoracic spine: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Ganglioneuroma is a benign tumor of neural crest origin that may provoke a scoliosis as well as neurological symptoms. Treatment includes resection with possible spinal fusion for instability and close follow-up for many years.


OBJECTIVE
The purpose is to report an invasive ganglioneuroma that was successfully treated by resection without spinal fusion.


METHODS
Case report.


METHODS
A 15-year-old white female.


METHODS
Resolution of the patient's back pain with radiographic and clinical follow-up for recurrence of the tumor.


METHODS
Not applicable.


RESULTS
The patient experienced resolution of her back pain without recurrence of the tumor.


CONCLUSIONS
This is a rare benign tumor that was effectively treated with surgical resection and without spinal fusion.
Albany Medical College, 47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208, USA.
John H
JH
Velyvis
Sridhar
S
Durbhakula
Raymond
R
Wurapa
Allen L
AL
Carl
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005729:Ganglioneuroma / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000209:etiology*