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Vagal paragangliomas: two case reports.

C Caldarelli1, C Iacconi, C Della Giovampaola

  • 1Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Maxillofacial Surgery, ASL 4, Turin, Italy. claudio.caldarelli@fastwebnet.it

Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Otorinolaringologia E Chirurgia Cervico-Facciale
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Vagal paragangliomas are rare tumors, often benign and non-functioning, predominantly affecting middle-aged women. Complete surgical removal while preserving vagus nerve function remains challenging, necessitating post-operative rehabilitation.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Head and Neck Surgery

Background:

  • Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors that can arise from various locations, including the vagus nerve.
  • Vagal paragangliomas are particularly uncommon, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.

Observation:

  • This report details two rare cases of vagal paragangliomas, highlighting diagnostic methods like computed tomography and digital angiography.
  • The cases underscore the tendency for these tumors to occur in middle-aged females, sometimes as multiple lesions.

Findings:

  • Histological examination revealed benign features, with no neurological symptoms, local invasion, or intracranial extension observed.
  • The tumors were non-functioning, indicated by the lack of catecholamine secretion, consistent with the low incidence of functioning vagal paragangliomas.

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  • Contrast computed tomography and digital angiography are confirmed as reliable diagnostic tools, despite advancements in MRI and octreotide scintigraphy.

    • Implications:

    • Surgical management, even with a transcervical approach for large tumors, often results in incomplete removal or damage to the vagus nerve.
    • Post-operative neurological morbidity, particularly affecting deglutition and phonation, remains a significant concern, emphasizing the need for comprehensive rehabilitation strategies.