Presentation
The patient presented with acute brain infarction.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Carotid body tumor
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There is a hypoechoic mass lesion splaying left internal and external carotid arteries.
From the case:
Carotid body tumor
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There is a well defined intensely enhancing mass seen at the left common carotid artery bifurcation,with splaying of the internal and external carotid arteries.
Case Discussion
Differential diagnosis in ultrasound appearance includes carotid body tumor and schwannomas.
Appearance in CT highly suggestive of carotid body tumor.