Paragangliomas of the head and neck: a contemporary review

Autor: Nathan J Graham, Joshua D Smith, Tobias Else, Gregory J Basura
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Endocrine Oncology, Vol 2, Iss 1, Pp R153-R162 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2634-4793
DOI: 10.1530/EO-22-0080
Popis: Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPGLs) are slow-growing, vascular, typically benign tumors whose growth may induce significant lower cranial nerve deficits. While most tumors arise sporadically, a significant portion is associated with defined genetic syndromes. While surgical resection has historically been the gold standard, management strategies have evolved with acknowledgement of high surgical morbidity, slow tumor growth rates, and technological advances. Conservative management approaches via observation and newer radiation therapy techniques have become more common. This review seeks to provide an update on contemporary management strategies for HNPGLs and future directions.
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