Carotid body tumour

Case contributed by Franco Ruales
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Sensation of a neck mass for 6 months

Patient Data

Age: 45
Gender: Male
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There is a tumour above the carotid bulb that displaces the internal carotid artery posteriorly, and lateraly displaces the  external carotid artery.

Tumour enhancement similar to vascular structures.

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