Paraganglioma of thoracic spine: a case report

Paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumors that share consistent histological features with pheochromocytomas. Approximately 80-90% of these tumors are located in the head and neck region, and rarely produces cathecholamine excess. This report presents a case of 58-year-old man with paraganglioma of the thoracic spine which is extremely rare. Surgical removal is the gold standard treatment. An understanding of the molecular pathogenesis of familial paragangliomas of the spine may lead to better diagnosis and clinical management and novel therapies.