Mediastinal paraganglioma presenting as an intracardiac mass with superior vena caval obstruction.
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A case of mediastinal paraganglioma presenting with superior vena caval obstruction is reported. The tumour extended into the right atrium and ventricle. Tru-Cut biopsy under ultrasonographic guidance was performed safely to provide a diagnosis before death.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Thorax
دوره 48 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993