%0 Journal Article
%T Nasal paraganglioma: a case report and literature review
%A Granato
%A L¨ªdio
%A Pr¨®spero
%A Jos¨¦ Donato
%A Martini Filho
%A Dino
%J International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
%D 2013
%I Scientific Electronic Library Online
%R 10.7162/S1809-97772013000100016
%X 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.
%K paraganglioma
%K neuroendocrine tumors
%K nasal cavity
%K adrenal gland neoplasms
%K neoplasms.
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