Spinal paragangliomas Surgical treatment and follow-up outcomes in eight cases

Turk O., Yaldiz C., Antar V., Batur S., Demirel N., Atci B., ...More

MEDICINE, vol.97, no.38, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 97 Issue: 38
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/md.0000000000012468
  • Journal Name: MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Paragangliomas are neuro-endocrine tumors originating from the adrenal gland. They are usually benign and nonfunctioning, rarely seen in central nervous system. More than 90% of central nervous system paragangliomas are manifested as carotid and glomus jugulare tumors. Spinal paragangliomas are quite rare.