Paraganglioma natural history, complications and prognosis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ahmad Al Maradni, M.D. [2]
Overview
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:
- Hoarseness
- Dysphagia
- Hearing loss
- Facial nerver palsy
Prognosis
Patients who have surgery or radiation tend to do well. More than 90% of those with paraganglioma are cured.