An Unusual Case of Paraganglioma of the Broad Ligament Presenting as Cystic Mass
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In clinical practice, broad ligament (BL) tumors are seldom encountered. Paraganglioma of the BL is exceedingly rare entity. Here we present an unusual case of broad ligament paraganglioma, presenting as a cystic mass, in a 50-year-old postmenopausal female. A high degree of suspicion along with detailed immunohistopathological work-up is needed for arriving at an accurate diagnosis.
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دوره 2016 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016