J Korean Vasc Surg Soc.  1997 Nov;13(2):284-290.

Carotid Body Tumors

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  • 1Department of Surgery, PunDang CHA Hospital, College of Medicine, Pochon Cha University, Korea.

Abstract

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.

Keyword

Carotid body tumor

MeSH Terms

Carotid Body Tumor*
Carotid Body*
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