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Massive paraganglioma masquerading as ovarian tumor: a unique case of paraganglioma of undetermined genetic origin
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Massive paraganglioma masquerading as ovarian tumor: a unique case of paraganglioma of undetermined genetic origin

Oliver Gibb, Jacob W. Lucas, Sujay Deshpande and Daniel C. Edwards
Proceedings - Baylor University. Medical Center, v 38(4), pp 555-557
2025
PMID: 40625590

Abstract

Case Report Clinician’s Corner
Paraganglioma and pheochromocytoma are rare tumors originating from chromaffin cells: pheochromocytoma from within the adrenal gland and paraganglioma from the sympathetic chain in the retroperitoneum. Though many are clinically silent, both classically present with hyperadrenergic symptoms. We present a case of a patient with an immense retroperitoneal mass found to be a clinically silent paraganglioma. The unusual size and presentation of the tumor as well as its undetermined genetic origin give a unique perspective into this rare tumor.

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