Mediastinal paraganglioma as a large dumbell tumor: A case report

Int J Surg Case Rep. 2022 Jun:95:107160. doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.107160. Epub 2022 May 4.

Abstract

Mediastinal paraganglioma presented as a large dumbbell tumor is a rare entity. We report a case of a 47 year old woman who suffered from spinal pain and sporadic lower limb paresis. The imaging studies showed a voluminous mass occupying the posterior mediastinum with right foraminal extension. For excellent results, a combined effort was necessary including thoracic and neurosurgeons teams. Complete resection was successfully performed without laminectomy. The operative course was uneventful.

Keywords: Dumbell; Neurogenic; Paraganglioma; Surgery.