Ganglioneuroma history and symptoms

History and Symptoms

 * A ganglioneuroma usually causes no symptoms, and is only discovered when being examined or treated for another condition.


 * Symptoms depend on the location of the tumor and the type of chemicals released.


 * If the tumor is in the chest area (mediastinum), symptoms may include:
 * Breathing difficulty
 * Chest pain
 * Compression of the windpipe (trachea)


 * If the tumor is lower down in the abdomen in the area called the retroperitoneal space, symptoms may include:
 * Abdominal pain
 * Bloating


 * If the tumor is near the spinal cord, it may cause:
 * Compression of the spinal cord, which leads to pain and loss of strength or :*Feeling in the legs, the arms, or both
 * Spine deformity


 * These tumors may produce certain hormones, which can cause the following symptoms:
 * Diarrhea
 * Enlarged clitoris (women)
 * High blood pressure
 * Increased body hair
 * Sweating