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Carotid Body Tumor.
Satvinder S Bakshi1, Lokesh Kumar T2
1Deparments of ENT and Head and Neck Surgery.
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
|August 18, 2017
Summary
A young patient had a growing neck mass diagnosed as a carotid body tumor. Surgical excision was successfully performed, resolving the pulsatile swelling.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Carotid body tumors are rare neuroendocrine neoplasms arising from the carotid bifurcation.
- Presentation can vary, but neck masses are common, sometimes exhibiting pulsatile characteristics due to vascular involvement.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old female presented with a 9-month history of a progressively enlarging neck swelling.
- Physical examination revealed a 2x3 cm firm, pulsatile mass in the left anterior triangle of the neck.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) scan suggested a carotid body tumor.
- Urinary catecholamine levels were within the normal range, helping to rule out a functional tumor.
Implications:
- Complete surgical excision is the primary treatment for carotid body tumors.
- This case highlights the successful management of a carotid body tumor in a young patient.
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