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ganglioneuroma

Disease Summary
Associated Targets (1)
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Mondo Description A benign neuroblastic tumor of the sympathetic nervous system that occurs in childhood. Ganglioneuroma typically arises from the sympathetic trunk in the mediastinum. Histologic features include spindle cell proliferation (resembling a neurofibroma) and the presence of large ganglion cells. Common presenting features include a palpable abdominal mass, hepatomegaly, and a thoracic mass detected on routine chest X-ray.
Disease Ontology Description An autonomic nervous system benign neoplasm that is characterized by the presence of mature ganglion cells and a mature Schwannian stroma and arises from the sympathetic trunk in the mediastinum.
Mondo Term and Equivalent IDs
MONDO:0005033:  ganglioneuroma
EFO:0000500: 
NCIT:C3049: 
ONCOTREE:GN: 
Orphanet:251992: 
SCTID:116371000119107: 
UMLS:C0017075: