Abstract:BACKGROUND
Paragangliomas (PGLs) are rare catecholamine-secreting neuroendocrine tumors, which often present with secondary hypertension. The most common location is the retroperitoneal space. For the first time, we report a rare case of large retroperitoneal compound PGL, and we have innovatively applied a new surgical plan to completely remove the tumor.
CASE SUMMARY
A 55-year-old middle-aged man was admitted to the hospital for fluctuating blood pressure for more tha… Show more
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