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Sunakawa T, Kobayashi S, Kudo M, Sugimoto M, Kobayashi T, Gotohda N. Pancreas-sparing tumor resection for peripancreatic paraganglioma: a case series of six patients. J Surg Case Rep 2024; 2024:rjae205. [PMID: 39015115 PMCID: PMC11249970 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
Abstract
Paragangliomas (PGLs) located around the pancreas are rare and challenging to diagnose preoperatively. Tumor resection with pancreatectomy is often performed for peripancreatic PGL. However, pancreas-sparing tumor resection can be indicated with an accurate preoperative diagnosis. Six patients with pathologically diagnosed peripancreatic PGL were included. The clinical data were retrospectively collected from medical records. Five of them were suspected of peripancreatic PGL on imaging studies due to the fat plane identified between the tumor and pancreas, and subsequently diagnosed with PGL preoperatively based on elevated urinary catecholamine levels and/or metaiodobenzylguanidine scintigraphy without biopsy. All patients underwent pancreas-sparing tumor resection with negative surgical margins, and they did not develop postoperative complications related to potential damage to the pancreas. A fat plane between the tumor and pancreas on imaging studies and hormone levels are key findings for obtaining an accurate preoperative diagnosis of peripancreatic PGL, which can be managed with pancreas-sparing tumor resection.
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- Taiki Sunakawa
- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
- Advanced Clinical Research of Cancer, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
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- Department of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, National Cancer Center Hospital East, 6-5-1 Kashiwanoha, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-8577, Japan
- Advanced Clinical Research of Cancer, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, 2-1-1, Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8421, Japan
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Zhao Z, Guo Y, Liu L, Zhang L, Li S, Yang J. Primary non-functional pancreatic paraganglioma: A case report and review of the literature. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221143023. [PMID: 36562124 PMCID: PMC9793047 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221143023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Primary pancreatic paragangliomas are rare. They are mainly non-functional tumours that lack typical clinical manifestations. Definite diagnosis relies on histopathology and immunohistochemistry, and the main treatment is surgery. We report here a case of primary, non-functional, pancreatic paraganglioma in a 49-year-old woman. The tumour was approximately 5.0 × 3.2 ×4.7 cm in size and located in the pancreatic neck and body. We undertook 3D laparoscopic complete resection of the tumour. The patient developed a pancreatic fistula (biochemical leak) post-surgery, but she recovered and was discharged from hospital 11 days after surgery. We describe this case study and briefly summarize previous related reports.
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- Zhanxue Zhao
- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, Jiangsu
Province, China,Department of General Surgery, Qinghai Provincial People's
Hospital, Xining 810007, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of Pathology, Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital,
Xining 810007, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qinghai Provincial People's
Hospital, Xining 810007, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of MRI, Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital, Xining
810007, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Affiliated Hospital of Qinghai
University, Xining 810007, Qinghai Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Qinghai Provincial People's
Hospital, Xining 810007, Qinghai Province, China,Jinyu Yang, Department of General Surgery,
Qinghai Provincial People's Hospital, Xining, Qinghai 810007, China.
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Lanke G, Stewart JM, Lee JH. Pancreatic paraganglioma diagnosed by endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration: A case report and review of literature. World J Gastroenterol 2021; 27:6322-6331. [PMID: 34712035 PMCID: PMC8515802 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v27.i37.6322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2021] [Revised: 06/28/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pancreatic paragangliomas (PPGL) are rare benign neuroendocrine neoplasms but malignancy can occur. PPGL are often misdiagnosed as pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor or pancreatic adenocarcinoma.
CASE SUMMARY We reviewed 47 case reports of PPGL published in PubMed to date. Fifteen patients (15/47) with PPGL underwent endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA). Only six (6/15) were correctly diagnosed as PPGL. All patients with PPGL underwent surgical resection except three (one patient surgery was aborted because of hypertensive crisis, two patients had metastasis or involvement of major vessels). Our patient remained on close surveillance as she was asymptomatic.
CONCLUSION Accurate preoperative diagnosis of PPGL can be safely achieved by EUS-FNA with immunohistochemistry. Multidisciplinary team approach should be considered to bring the optimal results in the management of PPGL.
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- Gandhi Lanke
- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Lubbock, TX 79407, United States
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- Pathology-lab Medicine Division, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, United States
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Lin S, Peng L, Huang S, Li Y, Xiao W. Primary pancreatic paraganglioma: a case report and literature review. World J Surg Oncol 2016; 14:19. [PMID: 26801079 PMCID: PMC4722732 DOI: 10.1186/s12957-016-0771-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2015] [Accepted: 01/11/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Backgroud Primary pancreatic paraganglioma is an extremely rare extra-adrenal paraganglioma. Case presentation We report a case of primary pancreatic paraganglioma undergoing middle segment pancreatectomy in a 42-year-old woman. Histological examination showed that the tumor was composed of well-defined nests of cuboidal cells separated by vascular fibrous septa, forming the classic Zellballen pattern. The chief cells showed positive staining to neuron-specific enolase, chromogranin A, synaptophysin, and the chief cells were surrounded by S-100 protein-positive sustentacular cells. The patient has remained tumor free for 12 months after surgery. A brief discussion about the histopathological features, clinical behavior, and treatment of primary pancreatic paraganglioma, and review of the relevant literature is presented. Conclusions Primary pancreatic paraganglioma is a rare clinical entity, its diagnosis mainly depends on histopathological and immunohistochemical examinations. Complete surgical resection is the first choice of treatment and close postoperative follow-up is necessnary.
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- Shengrong Lin
- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.17 Yongwai Zhengjie, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.17 Yongwai Zhengjie, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.17 Yongwai Zhengjie, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.17 Yongwai Zhengjie, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of General Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No.17 Yongwai Zhengjie, Nanchang, 330006, Jiangxi, China.
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Belhamidi MS, Ratbi MB, Tarchouli M, Adioui T, Ali AA, Zentar A, Sair K. An unusual localization of retroperitoneal paraganglioma: a case report. Pan Afr Med J 2015; 22:12. [PMID: 26600911 PMCID: PMC4646448 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2015.22.12.7437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2015] [Accepted: 08/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Paragangliomas are rare tumors arising from extra-adrenal chromaffine tissues. The diagnosis of non-functional retroperitoneal paraganglioma and its surgical management can be difficult. We report a case of a retroperitoneal paragangliomaof an unusual localization that renders the surgery more challenging. A 40 year-old woman presented to our department with a four-month history of upper quadrant pain with no vomiting, no fever, nor jaundice. Physical examination was normal. Ultrasonography showed a retro duodenal homogenous mass and computed tomographyscan showed a well-circumscribed round mass of heterogeneous density, which was in close contact with the aorta and the left kidney vein. Laboratory tests were normal. The patient underwent surgical management. The surgical exploration found a retroperitoneal tumor that was encapsulated and showing intimate contact with the abdominal aorta. We performed a complete resection of the tumor. Histological examination of the surgical specimen revealed a paraganglioma. The post operative course was uneventful. Paragangliomas are rare tumors. They can be asymptomatic for a long time and thus be diagnosed at late stage. A follow-up of patients is then essential. Surgical treatment is the only radical treatment and should be performed even in paragangliomas in close contact with the great vessels.
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- Mohamed Said Belhamidi
- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco
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- Department of General Surgery, Mohamed V Military Teaching Hospital, Mohamed V-Souissi University, Rabat, Morocco
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Bouslama A, Sakhri J, Echehoumi H, Brahim A, Ferhi F, Létaifa DB. [Perioperative management of a retroperitoneal paraganglioma]. Pan Afr Med J 2015; 21:300. [PMID: 26587149 PMCID: PMC4634036 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2015.21.300.6276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2015] [Accepted: 02/21/2015] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Amine Bouslama
- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisie ; Unité de Recherche en Chirurgie UR: 12SP32, Service de Chirurgie Générale, CHU Farhat Hached, 4000 Sousse, Tunisie
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- Unité de Recherche en Chirurgie UR: 12SP32, Service de Chirurgie Générale, CHU Farhat Hached, 4000 Sousse, Tunisie
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- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisie
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- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation CHU Farhat Hached, Sousse, Tunisie ; Unité de Recherche en Chirurgie UR: 12SP32, Service de Chirurgie Générale, CHU Farhat Hached, 4000 Sousse, Tunisie
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[Management of a retroperitoneal paraganglioma]. Rev Med Interne 2011; 32:e62-5. [PMID: 21420763 DOI: 10.1016/j.revmed.2010.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2009] [Revised: 06/07/2010] [Accepted: 06/07/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Paragangliomas are rare tumors arising from extraadrenal chromaffin cells. We report a 43-year-old man who presented with abdominal pain. An abdominal computed tomography scan revealed a large retroperitoneal mass. During an endoscopic biopsy of this tumor, the patient experienced marked hemodynamic fluctuations with tachycardia and high blood pressure, and an extraadrenal pheochromocytoma was suspected. Measurements of plasma and urinary catecholamines and urinary total metanephrines ruled in the diagnosis. Echocardiography disclosed acute myocardial dysfunction that returned to normal after surgical resection of the paraganglioma. This report also underlines the importance of the anesthetic preparation and monitoring around the surgical procedure and the need of a long-term follow-up to detect malignant paraganglioma in the absence of histological criteria of benign tumor.
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