Vagal paraganglioma - A case report illustrating complete imaging work-up in a rare pathology.

Dr. Abhishek Patkar; Dr. Ankur Gupta; Dr. Mitusha Verma; Dr. Deepak Patkar

Volume : IX, Issue : VI, June - 2020

Vagal paraganglioma - A case report illustrating complete imaging work-up in a rare pathology.

Dr. Abhishek Patkar, Dr. Ankur Gupta, Dr. Mitusha Verma, Dr. Deepak Patkar

Abstract :

Vagal paragangliomas are rare tumors . Most of them are non–functional and present with an asymptomatic masses, few may present with hoarseness of voice, mild pain and discomfort. Few may be functional and may be associated with hypertension and tachycardia. Timely treatment is based on early diagnosis. Imaging plays a critical role in diagnosis with CT and MRI angiography being the investigations of choice with characteristic findings. In this case report we present a case of Vagal paraganglioma with complete imaging workup