Advanced imaging of cardiac Paraganglioma: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Cardiac ParaGangliomas (PGLs) are rare extra-adrenal tumours that arise from chromaffin cells of the sympathetic ganglia. PGL are often diagnosed incidentally, with no symptoms or symptoms related to cardiovascular dysfunction.

Methods

Cardiac Computed Tomography (CCT) and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance (CMR) can detect the correct morphology and position of the lesion and provide proper tissue characterization.Nuclear medicine imaging, with Positron Emission Tomography (PET) or Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) with specific radiotracers, can evaluate the functionality of the PGL and to distinguish a secreting from a non-secreting tumour.

Results

In association with biochemical parameters, a multimodal imaging approach, not yet standa

SUBMITTER: Punzo B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11368599 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature