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Review
. 2001 Oct;34(5):837-44, v.
doi: 10.1016/s0030-6665(05)70350-9.

Head and neck paragangliomas: physiology and biochemistry

T V McCaffrey  1 , D Myssiorek, M Marrinan
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Review

Head and neck paragangliomas: physiology and biochemistry

T V McCaffrey et al. Otolaryngol Clin North Am. 2001 Oct.

Abstract

Paragangliomas of the head and neck are derivatives of neural crest cells, comprising part of the diffuse neuroendocrine system. Indeed, paragangliomas encompass a unique subset of tumors of the head and neck. Their biochemistry and physiology are similar to other neuroendocrine tumors unlike tumors based on location. This article discusses their distinct biologic attributes.

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