Diagnostic Dilemma in a Carotid Body Tumor: A Case Report

Authors: Islam A*, Sabah N, Chowdhury NH, Mohammad TT and Aga S

DOI: 10.23880/ooaj-16000214

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

An asymptomatic swelling in the neck region has many differential diagnoses. Most common of them is reactive lymphadenitis and carotid body tumor being the last thing. We present here a case of carotid body tumor that misguided us on clinical and radiological ground. It was suspected intra-operatively and confirmed by histopathological examination. Carotid body tumors are rare neoplasm. It arises from the chemoreceptor cells of the carotid bulb. We report a case of carotid body tumor in a 57-year-old female, who presented with painless, gradually progressive lateral neck swelling. The diagnosis is suspected on the basis of clinical radiological and per-operative examination findings. Histopathological examination confirms the diagnosis of carotid body tumor.

Keywords: Carotid Body Tumor; Neck Swelling; Paragangliomas

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