Retroperitoneal Paraganglioma Presenting as a Chest Pain: A Case Report. (31st January 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Brahmbhatt, Parag; Patel, Pranav; Saleem, Atif; Narayan, Rathi; Young, Mark
• Other Names: Beex L. Academic Editor.; Gennatas C. Academic Editor.; Goodman A. Academic Editor.; Razzouk B. I. Academic Editor.; Romkes M. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in oncological medicine. Volume 2013(2013)
• Publication Date: 2013-01-31
• Subjects: Oncology -- Periodicals; Tumors -- Periodicals; Oncology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Neoplasms; Oncology; Tumors; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 616.994
• DOI: 10.1155/2013/329472
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6706

Abstract

Abstract : Paragangliomas are very rare tumors derived from neuroendocrine cells of autonomic nervous system. Extra-adrenal paragangliomas account for only 10 to 15% of all paragangliomas and may present incidentally as a mass. Typical triad of fluctuating hypertension, headache, and sweating is not always present which makes the diagnosis difficult sometimes. Definitive diagnosis is usually made with histologic findings and surgery is the treatment of choice. We report a case of a 53-year-old male who presented with chest pain and vomiting.