Lara-Guerrero MI, Vélez-Lomana A, Fustero-Aznar JM, Hermoso-Cuenca V

Language: Spanish
References: 4
Page: 128-131
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ABSTRACT

Paragangliomas of the vagus nerve are uncommon vascular benign neoplasms of neuroectodermic origin. Clinical manifestation is usually as an asymptomatic cervical mass, although sometimes may cause lower cranial nerve palsies and to be functioning. Diagnosis is based on the clinics and computed axial tomography and magnetic resonance. Angiography allows preoperative embolization of the mass. Most accepted treatment is surgical removal, even though some paragangliomas are suitable for radiation therapy in very specific patients. Report a case of the surgical vagus paraganglioma causing dysphonia.

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