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Case report on carotid body tumor
M R Debnath1, C R Debnath, S Chakrabarty
1Dr Manju Rani Debnath, Medical Officer, Blood Transfusion Centre, Mymensingh Medical College Hospital (MMCH), Mymensingh, Bangladesh.
Mymensingh Medical Journal : MMJ
|December 8, 2014
Summary
A rare carotid body tumor caused syncope and neck swelling in a 40-year-old woman. Surgical resection and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of this uncommon vascular mass.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Carotid body tumors (CBTs) are rare neuroendocrine tumors arising from the carotid body.
- CBTs can present with diverse symptoms, including neck masses and neurological deficits.
Observation:
- A 40-year-old female presented with recurrent syncope and left-sided neck swelling.
- Diagnostic imaging, including ultrasonography, Color Doppler, and arteriography, identified a solid vascular mass at the carotid bifurcation.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the mass was performed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a carotid body tumor.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare tumors in the differential diagnosis of syncope and neck masses.
- Early diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in carotid body tumor patients.
