Nasal paraganglioma: A case report and literature review
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Published on: January 17, 2018
Lídio Granato1, José Donato Próspero1, Dino Martini Filho2
1Professor, Department of Otolaryngology.
Introduction:
Paragangliomas are neuroendocrine tumors that most commonly originate in the adrenal gland, a type that is called pheochromocytoma; however, 5-10% of paragangliomas are extra-adrenal and may arise in any area between the neck and pelvic region along the sympathetic nervous system. Those located in the head and neck comprise 3% of extra-adrenal tumors, with the majority originating in the tympanic-jugular region and carotid body.
Objective:
To present a rare case of nasal paraganglioma and review the literature.
Case Report:
The patient was submitted to medial subtotal maxillectomy, and her clinical findings, diagnostic data, and treatment outcome were recorded.
Conclusion:
Paragangliomas are considered benign tumors, but they occasionally display a malignant character. The most important finding in this case was the need for total resection of the tumor to avoid recurrence.
