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Head and neck paragangliomas in Norway, importance of genetics, updated diagnostic workup and treatment.
Acta oto-laryngologica - 1 Mar 2021
Rana Mohammad Usman, Østhus Arild André, Heimdal Ketil, Jebsen Peter, Revheim Mona-Elisabeth R, Osnes Terje Andreas
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Head and neck paragangliomas (HNPG) are rare and predominantly benign tumours, originating from the neuroendocrine paraganglionic system. A considerable proportion of HNPGs are hereditary, depending on the population. AIMS/OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to estimate the rate of hereditary HNPGs in a Scandinavian (Norwegian) population, report long-term experience with HNPGs and offer all...
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