1999
DOI: 10.1080/088800199277623
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Malignant Hypertension and Paraganglioma in a 14-Year-Old Girl

Abstract: A 14-year-old girl presented with malignant hypertension. Physical examination and abdominal computerized tomography revealed a paraaortic mass. Urinary catecholamines, serum renin, and aldesterone levels were high. The mass was totally excised and a paraganglioma of the organ of Zuckerkandl was confirmed. The hypertension resolved after surgery.

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“…6 Paraganglioma of the organ of Zuckerkandl has been described previously in multiple case reports. [7][8][9][10][11] Neuroblastomas arising from the organ of Zuckerkandl have also been described but are quite rare. 12 The majority of tumors of the organ of Zuckerkandl are benign, but a few are malignant.…”
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“…6 Paraganglioma of the organ of Zuckerkandl has been described previously in multiple case reports. [7][8][9][10][11] Neuroblastomas arising from the organ of Zuckerkandl have also been described but are quite rare. 12 The majority of tumors of the organ of Zuckerkandl are benign, but a few are malignant.…”
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confidence: 99%