Paraganglioma

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)

Also Known As:

Paragangliomas; Paragangliomata; Gangliocytic Paraganglioma; Gangliocytic Paragangliomas; Paragangliomatas; Paraganglioma, Gangliocytic

Neoplasms: 1324753
- Neoplasms by Histologic Type: 2
  - Germ Cell and Embryonal Neoplasms: 4454
    - Neuroectodermal Tumors: 217
      - Neuroendocrine Tumors: 6270
        Paraganglioma: 2570
  - Nerve Tissue Neoplasms: 1
    - Neuroectodermal Tumors: 217
      - Neuroendocrine Tumors: 6270
        Paraganglioma: 2570

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