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|Image = | |Image = [[File:Carotid Body Tumor.jpg|Carotid_Body_Tumor]] | ||
|Caption = | |Caption = Digital subtraction arteriogram showing ipsilateral carotid body and jugular paragangliomas | ||
|ICD-9 = | |ICD-9 = 237.3 | ||
|ICD-10 = | |ICD-10 = Carotid: D44.6, Jugular: D44.7 | ||
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|Radiopaedia = | |Radiopaedia = [https://radiopaedia.org/articles/paraganglioma-1?lang=us Paraganglioma] | ||
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
'''Paragangliomas''' are masses derived from the paraganglia, a group of non-neuronal cells that are associated with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. | |||
=== History === | === History === | ||
These tumors historically were called "glomus tumors" when present in the head and neck. This term has fallen out of use due to potential confusion with other structures with similar names, such as glomus bodies. | |||
== Pathophysiology == | == Pathophysiology == | ||
Revision as of 15:51, 6 September 2024
Overview
Paragangliomas are masses derived from the paraganglia, a group of non-neuronal cells that are associated with the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
History
These tumors historically were called "glomus tumors" when present in the head and neck. This term has fallen out of use due to potential confusion with other structures with similar names, such as glomus bodies.