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Paraganglioma  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A neural crest tumor usually derived from the chromoreceptor tissue of a paraganglion, such as the carotid body, or medulla of the adrenal gland (usually called a chromaffinoma or pheochromocytoma). It is more common in women than in men. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Paraganglioma, Gangliocytic
  • Paragangliomas 1
  • Paragangliomas, Familial, 1
  • Paragangliomata

In other languages

  • French

  • Paragangliome gangliocytique
  • Paragangliomes de type 1
  • Paragangliomes familiaux de type 1

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