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Metabolically quiescent paraganglioma in a patient with carcinoma cervix: An unusual presentation.

Authors :
Hemalatha, D. S.
Rallapeta, Ramya Priya
Manthri, Ranadheer Gupta
Kalawat, Tekchand C.
Hulikal, Narendra
Prayaga, Aruna
Source :
Journal of Clinical & Scientific Research. Jul-Sep2020, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p180-183. 4p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Paragangliomas (PGLs) are rare tumours arising from sympathetic and parasympathetic paraganglial neural crest cells. Functional PGLs usually present with manifestations of catecholamine excess such as hypertension, flushing and diaphoresis. Non-functional PGLs are diagnosed incidentally during imaging studies and pose a significant diagnostic challenge. Here, we report the case of 42-year-old female patient with carcinoma cervix who presented with a non-fluorodeoxyglucose-avid PGL. This case report highlights the importance of considering PGL in differential diagnosis and the management of retroperitoneal tumours. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22775706
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Clinical & Scientific Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146862780
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/JCSR.JCSR_44_19