Vagal Paraganglioma

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** An extra-adrenal parasympathetic paraganglioma arising from paraganglia in the vagus nerve. Patients may present with a slow growing painless mass in the neck, hoarseness, vocal cord paralysis, and dysphagia.

**Synonyms:** - Paraganglioma of Vagal Body - Paraganglioma of Vagus Nerve - Paraganglioma of the Vagal Body - Paraganglioma of the Vagus Nerve - Vagal Body Paraganglioma - Vagus Nerve Paraganglioma