Paraganglioma

**Definition:** A neural crest tumor usually derived from the chromoreceptor tissue of a paraganglion, such as the carotid body, or medulla of the adrenal gland (usually called a chromaffinoma or pheochromocytoma). It is more common in women than in men. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)

**Tree numbers:** - C04.557.465.625.650.700 - C04.557.580.625.650.700

**Synonyms:** - Paragangliomata - Paraganglioma, Gangliocytic