Nonchromaffin paraganglioma of the retroperitoneum.
We reviewed 37 cases described previously in the literature to provide a patient operated upon for a retroperitoneal nonchromaffin paraganglioma with qualified advice concerning followup examinations and prognosis. This type of tumor apparently grows slowly and metastasizes late. A radical operation is the treatment of choice and provides a good prognosis. We suggested that our patient undergo clinical followup and ultrasound investigations at 3 to 6-month intervals.
Kryger-Baggesen
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Kjaergaard
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Sehested
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000175:diagnosis; D010236:Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D012186:Retroperitoneal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography