Nasal paraganglioma: A case report and literature review
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
;
17(1): 92-95, Jan.-Mar. 2013. ilus
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
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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Assunto principal:
Paraganglioma
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Obstrução Nasal
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Neoplasias Nasais
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Tumores Neuroendócrinos
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Neoplasias das Glândulas Suprarrenais
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Embolização Terapêutica
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Hemorragia
Limite:
Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Int. arch. otorhinolaryngol. (Impr.)
Assunto da revista:
Otorrinolaringologia
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
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