Article 2021 · 5 citations

Successful Combined Treatment of Giant Carotid Body Tumor with Embolization Applied before Surgery

Usta, Hakan, Jalalzai, Izatullah, Borulu, Ferhat, Calik, Eyupserhat, Erkut, Bilgehan

Abstract

Carotid body tumors are defined as unusual tumors of neuroectodermal origin that occur in the carotid bifurcation. These generally benign masses grow slowly; then, they become symptomatic with enlargement. In this study, we present a case of a 66-year-old female patient diagnosed with a carotid body tumor with a diameter of 8x9x10 cm. The patient was surgically treated 2 days after embolization due to the wideness of the mass and surgical comorbidity. Furthermore, this article puts emphasis on the importance of embolization before curative surgery in carotid body tumors with large and high blood supply.

Keywords

giant carotid body tumor combined treatment embolization PARAGANGLIOMAS

WoS Categories

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

Citation

Journal: ANNALS OF VASCULAR DISEASES
Year: 2021
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Pages: 185-187
ISSN: 1881-641X
eISSN: 1881-6428
DOI: 10.3400/avd.cr.21-00011
WoS UID: WOS:000668152700016

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