J Korean Vasc Surg Soc.
1997 Nov;13(2):284-290.
Carotid Body Tumors
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Surgery, PunDang CHA Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon Cha University, Korea.
Abstract
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Carotid body tumor is relatively rare neoplasm of the extra-adrenal paraganglion system. We have experienced two cases of carotid body tumors and successfully resected without any complication. Pre-operative intravascular embolization of the major arterial feeders was used. The cases and literatures were briefly reviewed.