RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Vagal paraganglioma clinically presenting as a persistent dry cough
JF BMJ Case Reports
JO BMJ Case Reports
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP e241913
DO 10.1136/bcr-2021-241913
VO 14
IS 7
A1 Caio Heleno
A1 Katharine Lasley
A1 Michelle Low
A1 Pranav Singh
YR 2021
UL http://casereports.bmj.com/content/14/7/e241913.abstract
AB Vagal paragangliomas (VPs) are a rare subset of neuroendocrine tumour derived from paraganglia located in the head/neck that are usually indolent in nature. Typical clinical presentations include pulsatile tinnitus or hoarseness associated with a neck mass. Surgery and radiation therapy remain the primary treatment modalities but come with significant morbidity including cranial nerve damage. We describe a unique case of VP in which cough was the only presenting symptom, that was exacerbated by enlargement of the tumour. Symptoms improved following radiation treatment.