| Literature DB >> 210330 |
R Gopalakrishnan, A R Ticzon, P A Cruz, F B Kennedy, F C Duffy, B Barmada, J W Giacobine.
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.Entities:
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Year: 1978 PMID: 210330
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg ISSN: 0022-5223 Impact factor: 5.209