Vagal paraganglioma
Diagnosis probable
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There is a well-defined intensely enhancing mass in the left carotid space, displacing the internal, and external carotid arteries anteriorly, and internal jugular vein posterolaterally. It does not widen the carotid bifurcation.
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On MRI sequences this, the mass appears well-encapsulated of intermediate signal intensity on T1WI, intermediate to high signal on T2WI with multiple flow voids giving a salt and pepper appearance. The postcontrast dynamic sequence shows an intense enhancement.
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CT and MRI features are suggestive of a glomus vagale tumour.
In such location the differential includes:
-<a href="/articles/vagal-nerve-schwannoma">vagal nerve schwannoma</a>/<a href="/articles/neurofibroma">neurofibroma</a>- +<a title="Vagus nerve" href="/articles/vagus-nerve">vagal nerve</a> <a title="Schwannoma" href="/articles/schwannoma">schwannoma</a>/<a href="/articles/neurofibroma">neurofibroma</a>
Systems changed:
- Oncology
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