Vagal paraganglioma associated with a rare malformation of the aortic arch. Apropos of a case and review of the literature
Giron, J.; Joffre, P.; Sénac, J.P.; Castan, P.
Journal de Radiologie 70(8-9): 477-481
1989
ISSN/ISBN: 0221-0363 PMID: 2555483 Document Number: 335029
The authors report about a very peculiar case of cervical paraganglioma which had two specific features. This is a familial case with 2 sisters presenting with bilateral paragangliomas. In addition, this patient's aortic trunk is very peculiar, with a retroesophageal right subclavian artery and, above all, a divided intrathoracic right common carotid artery, producing an ascending pharyngeal supply for the right paraganglioma, which can be embolized without any risks of reflux.