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Paraganglioma of larynx

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A case of Paraganglioma of Larynx in an elderly female is reported. Its location in the interarytenoid region is noteworthy, as this is not a site of normal aggregation of paraganglionic tissue in the Larynx.

The histologic features and origin of this rare tumour are discussed.

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  1. Department of E.N.T., St. John’s Medical College Hospital, 560 034, Bangalore

    Devi Prasad (Associate Professor and Head), R. C. Nayar (Assistant Professor), V. Nirmala (Lecturer), K. M. Nalinesha (Lecturer) & K. G. S. Raju (Resident)

  2. Department of Pathology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital, 560 034, Bangalore

    V. Nirmala (Associate Professor)

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Prasad, D., Nayar, R.C., Nirmala, V. et al. Paraganglioma of larynx. Indian J Otolaryngol 40, 30–31 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02993088

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