Mesh term Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal
Browse to parent terms:Paraganglioma
Description
A relatively rare, usually benign neoplasm originating in the chemoreceptor tissue of the CAROTID BODY; GLOMUS JUGULARE; GLOMUS TYMPANICUM; AORTIC BODIES; and the female genital tract. It consists histologically of rounded or ovoid hyperchromatic cells that tend to be grouped in an alveolus-like pattern within a scant to moderate amount of fibrous stroma and a few large thin-walled vascular channels. (From Stedman, 27th ed)Browse to child terms:
Carotid Body Tumor
Glomus Jugulare Tumor
Glomus Tympanicum Tumor
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