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Overview
Natural History
Complications
The most common complications are due to nerve damage, which may be caused by the tumor itself or damage during surgery. Nerve damage can lead to:
- Change in voice
- Difficulty swallowing
- Hearing loss
- Paralysis of the face
Prognosis
Patients who have surgery or radiation tend to do well. More than 90% of those with paraganglioma are cured.