Complete Resection of Aorticopulmonary Paraganglioma With Reconstruction in a Pediatric Patient

Authors

Andrew K Morse
Julija Dobrila
Jorge D Salazar
Damien J LaPar

Publication Date

9-1-2024

Journal

Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports

Abstract

Aorticopulmonary paragangliomas are exceedingly rare tumors in pediatric populations. Complete surgical resection is the only curative treatment. However, resection is challenging due to the vascularity of paragangliomas and their close relationship with the great vessels. We present the resection of an aorticopulmonary paraganglioma that encased the main pulmonary artery bifurcation, compressed the left main coronary artery, and was densely adherent to the ascending aorta and right pulmonary artery via a median sternotomy with bypass. This case underscores the importance of complete resection for pediatric patients, despite the technical challenges.

DOI

10.1016/j.atssr.2024.03.009

PMID

39790378

PMCID

PMC11708695

PubMedCentral® Posted Date

4-16-2024

PubMedCentral® Full Text Version

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Published Open-Access

yes