Retroperitoneal Extra‐Adrenal Paraganglioma Presenting With Secondary Amenorrhea and Hypertension in an Adolescent: A Rare Case From Sub‐Saharan Africa

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Authors: Getasew Kassaw Alemu, Ibraist Yohannes, Hirsi Haahi Ahmed, A. Hasan, M.D. ABO EL-HASSAN H. MOHAMED MOHAMED Z. MOHAMED
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73034
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Abstract

Extra-adrenal paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that may cause hypertension and reproductive dysfunction in adolescents. We report a 16-year-old girl with uncontrolled hypertension and secondary amenorrhea caused by a functional Organ of Zuckerkandl paraganglioma. Surgical excision restored normal blood pressure and menstruation, highlighting reversible catecholamine-induced hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis suppression.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Adrenal and Paraganglionic Tumors Hormonal Regulation and Hypertension Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
7
Pages
e73034–e73034
Publication date
22 June 2026
Language
EN