Paraganglioma
| Paraganglioma | |
|---|---|
| Term | Paraganglioma |
| Short definition | Paracentesis - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-sen-TEE-sis) procedure in which a thin needle or tube is inserted into the abdomen to remove fluid from the abdominal cavity (the space inside the abdomen that contains the intestines, stomach, and liver) |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Paraganglioma - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-GANG-joy-oh-moo) rare, usually benign tumor that develops from cells in the paraganglia. Paraganglia are a collection of cells derived from embryonic neural tissue located near the adrenal glands and some blood vessels and nerves. Paragangliomas that develop in the adrenal gland are called pheochromocytomas. Those that develop outside of the adrenal glands near blood vessels or nerves are called glomus tumors or chemodectomas
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