A neural crest tumor usually derived from the chromoreceptor tissue of a paraganglion, such as the carotid body, or medulla of the adrenal gland (usually called a chromaffinoma or pheochromocytoma). It is more common in women than in men. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
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http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D010235
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Paragangliomas 1
Gangliocytic Paraganglioma
Paragangliomas
Paraganglioma, Gangliocytic
Paragangliomata
Gangliocytic Paragangliomas
Paragangliomas, Familial, 1
Paragangliomas, Gangliocytic
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coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term
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BL BS CF CH CI CL CN CO DG DH DI DT EC EH EM EN EP ET GE HI IM ME MI MO NU PA PC PP PS PX RH RT SC SU TH UL UR VE VI
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C0030421
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1
definition
A neural crest tumor usually derived from the chromoreceptor tissue of a paraganglion, such as the carotid body, or medulla of the adrenal gland (usually called a chromaffinoma or pheochromocytoma). It is more common in women than in men. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)
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