title: High-resolution computed tomography of paragangliomas of the head and neck.
abstract: High-resolution computed tomography with intravenous contrast enhancement is the initial procedure performed on individuals who present with signs and symptoms of a paraganglioma of the head and neck. Clinical information about these entities is reviewed and technical considerations are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002345:Carotid Body Tumor / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine; D004428:Ear Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010236:Paraganglioma, Extra-Adrenal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
chemical_list: D003974:Diatrizoate Meglumine