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Case Reports
. 1978 Aug;76(2):183-9.

Cardiac paraganglioma (chemodectoma): a case report and review of the literature

R Gopalakrishnan, A R Ticzon, P A Cruz, F B Kennedy, F C Duffy, B Barmada, J W Giacobine
  • PMID: 210330
Case Reports

Cardiac paraganglioma (chemodectoma): a case report and review of the literature

R Gopalakrishnan et al. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1978 Aug.

Abstract

A rare case of paraganglioma (chemodectoma) of the heart is reported. This is the fifth case reported in the world literature and only the second case discovered in a living person. A review of the historical background, embryology, anatomy, and pathology of the paraganglia is provided. The previously reported four cases are also discussed.

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