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Management of carotid body tumors
A G van der Mey1, J C Jansen, J M van Baalen
1Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands. a.g.l.van_der_mey@lumc.nl
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|September 15, 2001
Abstract:
The carotid body tumor is a rare neoplasm that has generated much literature over the past century, and for which continued controversy exists regarding natural history, biologic behavior, proper technique of excision, and the risk of morbidity and mortality. This article discusses overall management of carotid body tumors.