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2001, 3(4): 281-284 Back to browse issues page
Paraganglioma of uterine broad ligament with hormonal activity
M Tavangar , M Sotoodeh , M Roozbahman
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Abstract: Paragangliomas, tumors arising from neuroendocrine cells, are located in a variety of sites. Paraganglioma of adrenal medulla, pheochromocytoma, is the best-known and most common member of the paraganglioma family. We present a case of paraganglioma of uterine broad ligament with hormonal activity. The tumoral lesion consisted of chromogranin and synaptophysin positive cells.
Keywords: Paraganglioma, Uterine broad ligament, Hormonal activity, Chromogranin, Synaptophysin.
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Type of Study: Case report | Subject: Endocrinology
Received: 2006/11/21 | Published: 2001/12/15


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