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[Head and neck paragangliomas].

Imdat Yüce1, Sedat Cağli, Ali Bayram

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, Medicine Faculty of Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey. imdatyuce@hotmail.com

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Endocrinology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors.
  • Head and neck paragangliomas present with diverse symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate clinical findings, treatment modalities, and outcomes for head and neck paragangliomas.
  • To emphasize the importance of preoperative assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 40 patients operated on between 1993 and 2007.
  • Evaluation of clinical data, surgical approaches, and complications.
  • Diagnostic tests included urinary vanilmandelic acid, octreotide scintigraphy, and femoral angiography.

Main Results:

  • Neck swelling was the most frequent symptom (n=30).
  • Glomus caroticum was the most common type (n=28), with a mean tumor diameter of 4.5 cm.
  • Complications included transient and permanent nerve palsies, bleeding, and hearing loss; no recurrences were observed during follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative evaluation for catecholamine secretion is vital.
  • Screening for multicentric disease is important for treatment planning.
  • Comprehensive preoperative assessment aids in preventing complications and optimizing treatment outcomes.