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What is a paraganglioma?
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A paraganglioma is : A rare neuroendocrine tumor that may develop at various body sites (including the head, neck, thorax and abdomen). The majority are benign and cured by surgical removal; rarely can be malignant and can spread to other parts of the body.
Answered 9/28/2016
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