Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of carotid artery resulting in recurrent syncope: A case report

Liu, Yang; Li, Wen; Zhang, Hongying

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“…Stimulation of the carotid sinus leads to stretching of the baroreceptors, resulting in impulse conduction through the afferent nerve of Hering, to the Nucleus trachus Solitarius (brainstem) and then via the vagus. Subsequently, bradycardia ensues [4][5][6][7][8][9][10]. Overstimulation due to external and internal mechanical compression leads to the carotid sinus syndrome [2].…”

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Tonsillar Inflammation, a Rare Cause of Bradycardia and Hypotension

2018

Medical &Amp; Clinical Research

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Tonsillitis is a frequently encountered pathology in the outpatient setting, usually caused by viruses [1]. When bacterial, the most common causatory microbe is streptococcus group A [1]. Tonsillar and peritonsillar abscess (PTA) on the other hand are never viral, and are usually caused by streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus melleri, fusobacterium necrophorum and staphylococci [1,2]. The overall incidence of PTA is suggested to be 37/100,000 patients, with the highest incidence between ages 14-21 at 124/100,000 [3].

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Tonsillar Inflammation, a Rare Cause of Bradycardia and Hypotension

2018

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“…The carotid body is a highly vascular structure measuring on average 7 mm × 4 mm × 2 mm, its location is variable and is usually located in the adventitia of the posteromedial aspect of the carotid bifurcation [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25]. The carotid body involves a blood volume that is 10 times more than the heart myocardium and 25 times more than brain tissue at the same size due to its rich vascular structure [26][27][28][29][30].…”

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“…The differential diagnosis of head and neck depends on the location of the lesion. Papillary thyroid cancer has priority because to its location, its higher incidence among women [16]. For the jugulotympanic area the differential diagnosis include middle ear adenoma, meningioma, and schwannoma, among others.…”

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“…Familial forms are in relation with the presence of a specific gene multifocal lesions, distant metastases are more likely to occur in familial forms compared with non-familial cases [16].…”

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“…The CT-scan and especially 3D-reconstructed image can help to visualize better the relationship of the tumor with the surrounding tissues [33]. The signs of malignancy are suggested by the surrounding of the ECA and ICA, by the infiltration of the tumor up to the base of the skull and by the presence of enlarged and significantly regional lymph nodes and multiple pulmonary and hepatic lesions, signs of metastasis [16].…”

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Surgical Resection of Painless Carotid Body Tumour without Preoperative Embolization: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Cimpean¹,

Belhaj²,

Rondelet³

2017

J Clin Case Rep

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Paragangliomas are rare tumors representing a therapeutic challenge. We present a case report of surgical resection of carotid body tumor without preoperative embolization. Our therapeutic attitude is based on controversial benefits of the embolization for those tumors. The major indication for the preoperative embolization is to reduce intraoperative blood loss, but this benefit is not demonstrated. Also, because the relative rarity of this tumor, the confounding factors relative to the surgeon and radiologist experience, no randomized trial can be performed. So, our case report can be useful to participate to increase the number of reported cases, and define the therapeutic approach for this rare tumor.

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Cervical Sympathetic Trunk-Centered Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Complicated with Postoperative First Bite Syndrome

Liu

2021

Indian J Surg

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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) in the head and neck region are common, but those with sympathetic trunk involvement are extremely rare. Here we present a case of cervical sympathetic trunk-centered IMT which is also accompanied by ipsilateral carotid artery, internal jugular vein, and vagus nerve involvement. The patient initially complained of an episodic painful swelling on the right side of the neck and underwent surgery. Preoperative and postoperative serum IgG4 level during 3-year follow-up time is within normal limits. Immunohistochemical study of the tumor has also revealed negativity to IgG4. Postoperative first bite syndrome (FBS) was observed. Surgery seems to be first-line therapy in the patient with IgG4-negative IMT.

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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of carotid artery resulting in recurrent syncope: A case report

Abstract: To our knowledge, this is the first case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor in which recurrent syncope is the only clinical manifestation. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Head Neck 38: E2461-E2463, 2016.

Cited by 5 publications

References 19 publications

Tonsillar Inflammation, a Rare Cause of Bradycardia and Hypotension

Tonsillar Inflammation, a Rare Cause of Bradycardia and Hypotension

Surgical Resection of Painless Carotid Body Tumour without Preoperative Embolization: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Cervical Sympathetic Trunk-Centered Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor Complicated with Postoperative First Bite Syndrome

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