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Carotid body tumor

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painless neck swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
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A well defined vividly enhancing mass splaying the internal and external carotid arteries at the left side.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates the appearances of a carotid body tumor and how they can splay vessels. 

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