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Local-regional recurrence of sporadic or syndromic abdominal extra-adrenal paraganglioma: incidence, characteristics, and outcome.
Surgery - 1 Dec 2009
Van Slycke Sam, Caiazzo Robert, Pigny Pascal, Cardot-Bauters Catherine, Arnalsteen Laurent, D'Herbomez Michele, Leteurtre Emmanuelle, Rouaix-Emery Nathalie, Ernst Olivier, Huglo Damien, Vantyghem Marie-Christine, Wemeau Jean-Louis, Carnaille Bruno, Pattou François
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Operative excision of abdominal extra-adrenal paragangliomas (EAPs) does not preclude the late development of local-regional recurrence. We describe the incidence, characteristics, and outcome of this rarely reported feature. METHODS: Retrospective analysis of local-regional recurrence that occurred during follow-up of 51 consecutive patients operated for a sporadic (n = 26) or hereditary (n = 25)...
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