Carotid body tumor

Case contributed by Naim Qaqish , 14 Jan 2020
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Naim Qaqish, 14 Jan 2020

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Initial evaluation of the neck, the lesion at the carotid bifurcation was thoughthought lymph node, however upon further scanning and interpreting the lesion as centrally hypervascular; carotid body tumor was suspected and further evaluation by CT was advised demonstrating splaying of the right internal and external carotid arteries, and enhancement after IV contrast administration indicating a glomus tumor.

  • -<p>Initial evaluation of the neck, the lesion at the carotid bifurcation was though lymph node, however upon further scanning and interpreting the lesion as centrally hypervascular carotid body tumor was suspected and further evaluation by CT was advised demonstrating splaying of the right internal and external carotid arteries, and enhancement after IV contrast administration indicating a glomus tumor.</p>
  • +<p>Initial evaluation of the neck, the lesion at the carotid bifurcation was thought lymph node, however upon further scanning and interpreting the lesion as centrally hypervascular; carotid body tumor was suspected and further evaluation by CT was advised demonstrating splaying of the right internal and external carotid arteries, and enhancement after IV contrast administration indicating a glomus tumor.</p>

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