Keywords
tumor
embolization
How to Cite
Abstract
Carotid body tumors (paragangliomas) are highly vascularized, sporadic, and
generally benign neoplasms originating in the carotid body chemoreceptors. We
present the clinical case of a 65-year-old female patient, referred for asymptomatic
right cervical enlargement, with a preoperative study performed with cervical
Doppler ultrasound and angiotomography, compatible with a carotid body tumor. It
was resolved surgically after embolization of the tumor by complete resection with
minimal bleeding and preservation of neighboring cranial nerves. Biopsy reported a
carotid body paraganglioma.
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