[Ganglioneuroma of the adrenal medulla]

Abstract

Ganglioneuroma of the left adrenal medulla is found in a 46 year old patient dying from the arterial hypertension. A crucial role of the tumour in the genesis of hypertension is suggested. According to the literature the development of ganglioneuroma occurs most frequently in utero or during first years of life. This tumour may influence the adrenal function and result in the imbalance of the host hormonal status.