Abstract
Paraganglioma, also referred to as pheochromocytoma when functionally active, is a rare tumor thought to arise from the neuroectodermally derived paraganglionic cells that are dispersed widely along the autonomic ganglia. Mediastinal localization is very rare and the clinical presentation is variable. In most cases, hypertension due to catecholamine excess is the main clinical manifestation; however, the majority of these tumors are asymptomatic. A 36-year-old woman presented to her general practitioner with wheezing and dyspnea on exercise. Asthma was diagnosed, and she was treated with inhaled administration of a corticosteroid and a β2-agonist. Chest …
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