Spinal Ganglioneuroma: A Systematic Review of the Literature

Spinal ganglioneuroma with extension to the brachial plexus. The challenges for total surgical excision, a case report

“…It is well known from literature that complete surgical excision of Ganglioneuromas is the mainstay of treatment. This reduces the chances of recurrence and gives a favorable outcome and prognosis [ 1 , 4 , 6 , 7 ]. Sometimes single surgery cannot achieve total excision so a second surgery is usually done [ 15 ].…”

“…Although being rare and benign, Ganglioneuromas may be very challenging in their treatment. Total surgical excision is recommended to lower chances of recurrence and improve prognosis [ 6 ]. This is not achieved in all cases because of their size, proximity to vital organs, and some surrounding major vessels [ 7 , 8 ].…”