Abstract:Carotid body paragangliomas (CBPs) clinically present as highly vascularized cervical masses with a pathognomonic localization at the carotid artery bifurcation. Following ultrasonography and MRI/CT imaging, surgical resection with optional preoperative embolization is considered as the treatment of choice in most cases. We herein present the case of a 60-year-old female with characteristic clinical signs and imaging findings of a right-sided CBP who finally went to surgical treatment. Intraoperatively, the tu… Show more
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