Paraganglioma of Carotid Body: A Case Report

Abstract

Paraganglioma occur from the paraganglionic stems of the autonomic nervous system. They develop from the carotid body and are known as carotid body tumours. These are sporadic, rare vascular lesions showing genetic transfer. Although they are generally benign and have a slow course, because of invasion to adjacent neurovascular tissues or pressure, early diagnosis and treatment is of importance. Diagnosis is made from a detailed history and physical examination and is confirmed with angiography. The treatment method selected in the majority of cases is surgery. In this paper, the case is presented of a 73-year old female who underwent surgery in our clinic for a diagnosis of carotid body paraganglioma.

Excision of rare carotid body tumour without preembolisation: Case report and literature review

“…Ultrasonogram, CT, MRI are useful radiological tools in diagnosis. Yet Angiography is essential to study about the vascular anatomy [ 3 ]. Treatment of choice for carotid body tumors is early excision with or without preembolisation.…”