Nasal paraganglioma: a case report and literature review
INTRODUCTION: Paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumors that most commonly originate in the adrenal gland, a type that is called pheochromocytoma; however, 5-10% of paragangliomas are extra-adrenal and may arise in any area between the neck and pelvic region along the sympathetic nervous system. Those located in the head and neck comprise 3% of extra-adrenal tumors, with the majority originating in the tympanic-jugular region and carotid body. OBJECTIVE: To present a rare case of nasal paraganglioma and review the literature. CASE REPORT: The patient was submitted to medial subtotal maxillectomy, and her clinical findings, diagnostic data, and treatment outcome were recorded. CONCLUSION: Paragangliomas are considered benign tumors, but they occasionally display a malignant character. The most important finding in this case was the need for total resection of the tumor to avoid recurrence.
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| Format: | Digital revista |
| Language: | English |
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Fundação Otorrinolaringologia
2013
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| Online Access: | http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1809-48642013000100016 |
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