title: Paragangliomas of the head and neck.
abstract: Nonchromaffin paragangliomas of the head and neck are usually benign, slow-growing lesions arising from neural crest tissue. Although uncommon, these neoplasms should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of a neck mass. The diagnostic and therapeutic challenges posed by these lesions require continued clinical attention.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002344:Carotid Body / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000628:therapy; D013701:Temporal Bone