Abstract:&aragangliomas are tumors that may located within intra or extra-adrenal regions .The histologic pattern of paragangliomas known as Zellbellen pattern consists of cell nests that are cinctured with fibro vascular tissue. The exact cause of formation of carotid body tumors has not been recognized but according to the higher incidence of these tumors in high altitude areas it seems that hypoxia may have a role in activating the chemoreceptors and also tumor organization. Another cause of chronic hypoxia is chron… Show more
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