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Paraganglioma
Paraganglioma, Gangliocytic | Gangliocytic Paraganglioma | Gangliocytic Paragangliomas | Paragangliomas | Paragangliomas, Gangliocytic
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) |
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