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| '''For patient information click [[Paraganglioma (patient information)|here]]'''
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| ==Overview==
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| A '''paraganglioma''' is a rare [[neoplasm]] that can be found in the abdomen, thorax, and in the head and neck region. They are usually considered [[benign]] and complete surgical removal results in cure. However, in about 3% of cases they are [[malignant]] and have the ability to [[metastasis|metastasize]]. Paragangliomas are still sometimes called '''glomus tumors''' (not to be confused with [[glomus tumor]]s of the skin) and '''chemodectomas''', but paraganglioma is the currently accepted and preferred term.
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