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ArticleCureus2024

Exploring Head and Neck Paraganglioma: A Case Report.

Soumiya Samba, Ahmed Bensghier, Souad Margoum, Soufiane Berhili, Mohamed Moukhlissi, Loubna Mezouar

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Soumiya SambaDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Ahmed BensghierDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Souad MargoumDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Soufiane BerhiliDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Mohamed MoukhlissiDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.
Loubna MezouarDepartment of Radiation Oncology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MAR.

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Abstract

Paragangliomas (PGLs) are tumors that are rarely malignant; the majority of them are benign. Similar to pheochromocytoma, they develop from the autonomic nerve system. This system originates from neural crest cells and can undergo neoplastic transformation. PGLs can arise either inside or outside the adrenal glands. Head and neck PGLs are very scarce. The primary locations where this tumor commonly originates within this region are the carotid body, jugular bulb, and vagal body. Hence, in our case report, we attempt to highlight the uncommon presentation of this disease in a 46-year-old female, who initially presented with hypertension and persistent dysphonia. The patient underwent successful external radiotherapy. This case report aims to raise awareness of the characteristics of these rare malignancies.

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autonomic nerve systemcancerhead and neckparagangliomapheochromocytoma

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PMID38586626
PMCPMC10998543

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