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Paraganglioma of head and neck

Known as: Head and Neck Paraganglioma, Paraganglioma of the Head and Neck, Paragangliomas, head and neck 
A benign or malignant extra-adrenal paraganglioma arising from paraganglia in the head and neck. Representative examples include the carotid body and… 
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Adrenal GlandsAutonomic nervous systemEndocrine systemEpithelial Cells

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Highly Cited
2017
Highly Cited
2017
Clinical Characterization of the Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Susceptibility Genes SDHA, TMEM127, MAX, and SDHAF2 for Gene-Informed Prevention
Importance Effective cancer prevention is based on accurate molecular diagnosis and results of genetic family screening, genotype… 
2017
2017
Effects of PPARα inhibition in head and neck paraganglioma cells
Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs) are rare tumors that may cause important morbidity, because of their tendency to infiltrate… 
2015
2015
Catecholamine-Synthesizing Enzymes Are Expressed in Parasympathetic Head and Neck Paraganglioma Tissue
Background/Aim: Increased dopamine production may be a feature of head and neck paraganglioma (HNPGL). 18F… 
Review
2013
Review
2013
Jugular and vagal paragangliomas: Systematic study of management with surgery and radiotherapy
The definitive treatment for head and neck paraganglioma (PG) is surgical excision. Unfortunately, surgery, particularly of vagal… 
Highly Cited
2013
Highly Cited
2013
A comprehensive next generation sequencing-based genetic testing strategy to improve diagnosis of inherited pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.
CONTEXT Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are notable for a high frequency of inherited cases, many of which present as… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Mutations in SDHD are the major determinants of the clinical characteristics of Dutch head and neck paraganglioma patients
Objective  Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGL) are associated with mutations in genes encoding subunits of succinate… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Clinical predictors for germline mutations in head and neck paraganglioma patients: cost reduction strategy in genetic diagnostic process as fall-out.
Multiple genes and their variants that lend susceptibility to many diseases will play a major role in clinical routine. Genetics… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
111In-Octreotide Is Superior to 123I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine for Scintigraphic Detection of Head and Neck Paragangliomas
In this study, we evaluated the diagnostic yield of somatostatin receptor scintigraphy (SRS), I-metaiodobenzylguanidine (MIBG… 
Review
1994
Review
1994
MR diagnosis of paraganglioma of the head and neck: value of contrast enhancement.
OBJECTIVE Contrast enhancement with gadopentetate dimeglumine has been advocated to increase the efficacy of MR imaging for… 
Review
1988
Review
1988
Paragangliomas of the head and neck.
The medical records of 64 patients with paraganglioma of the head and neck seen between 1954 and 1984 at the University of Texas… 
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