title: Vagal paragangliomas.
abstract: The management of vagal paragangliomas is extremely challenging. Treatment of these lesions must be tailored individually for each patient. The best treatment modality depends on the patient's age and health and the size and extent of the tumor. This article discusses clinical presentation, multicentric and malignant vagal paragangliomas, evaluation, embolization, surgical management, and special considerations in the management of vagal paragangliomas.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Sniezek
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Netterville
authors.forename: A N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Sabri
mesh_terms: D000792:Angiography; D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010235:Paraganglioma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014630:Vagus Nerve