Management of Paragangliomas in Neck - A Case Report

Authors: Rahman M*

DOI: 10.23880/HVBIJ-16000102

Volume 1, Issue 1

Abstract

Carotid body tumors are rare neoplasm arising from the chemoreceptive tissue of the carotid body, which typically presents as a slow growing, painless neck mass found along the anterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. They are also known as intercarotid paragangliomas; these tumors are benign in general but have a aggressive local growth potential. Therefore, complete surgical resection is the preferred treatment of choice.

Keywords: Carotid Body Tumor; Paragangliomas; DNA; Neuroendocrine

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