%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 Thieme Medical Publishers
%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
%U http://www.internationalarchivesent.org/additional/acervo_eng.asp?id=1339