Effects of octreotide therapy in progressive head and neck paragangliomas: Case series

ConclusionIn one out of four patients, HNPGL tumor growth velocity was reduced after octreotide therapy. Research assessing the effects of somatostatin analogues targeting different sst subtypes or combined with other therapies may offer new possibilities for the treatment of HNPGLs. Head Neck, 2013

Source: Head and Neck - April 22, 2013 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: L.T. van Hulsteijn, N. van Duinen, B.M. Verbist, J.C. Jansen, A.A. van der Klaauw, J.W.A. Smit, E.P.M. Corssmit Tags: Case Report Source Type: research