Tumors of the Extra-Adrenal Paraganglion System (Including Chemoreceptors).

Excerpt This comprehensive clinical, biochemical, and mainly pathological detailed study of chromaffin tumors arising from extraadrenal sites is a superb reference source for learning about these unusual growths. Included are examples of tumors arising from the glomus jugulare system, the carotid and aortic chemoreceptor bodies, and other Paraganglion sites. Representative gross photographs as well as microscopic and electron microscopic sections define the physical characteristics most adequately. Some illustrations are presented in excellent color plates. This fascicle of the AFIPAtlas of Tumor Pathologyis in keeping with the general excellence of the compendium of which it forms a small part. Because...