Carotid body tumor: a literature review
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carotid body, endarterectomy, paraganglioma
Abstract
Carotid body tumor is a paraganglioma located at the carotid bifurcation and originates from chemoreceptor cells at the neck level. Although its incidence is low, it is the main paraganglioma at the head and neck level. They are usually benign; however, a malignancy rate of 5-10 % has been reported. They frequently present as asymptomatic masses at the anterior level of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. Occasionally they can cause nerve compression of various cranial nerves and symptoms of adrenergic discharge due to the release of catecholamines. Diagnosis is made through Doppler ultrasound, computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance imaging. The treatment of choice is surgical resection by endarterectomy. Among the most frequent surgical complications are cerebrovascular events and cranial nerve damage. This literature review addresses the clinical presentation and therapeutic management of carotid body tumor in a comprehensive and up-to-date manner.
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