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Carotid body tumors

V D Sanghvi1, R Y Chandawarkar

  • 1Head and Neck Service, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay, India.

Journal of Surgical Oncology
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

This study on neck tumors found most patients were male and presented with painless lumps before age 50. Surgical outcomes show a high 5-year disease-free survival rate, with cranial nerve palsies being a common complication.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Neck tumors are rare, and their management presents challenges.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention are crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the long-term outcomes of patients with neck tumors treated surgically.
  • To analyze presenting symptoms, surgical techniques, and complications in a cohort of patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 20 patients treated between 1941 and 1991.
  • Surgical procedures included subadventitial tumor excision and complete carotid system excision.
  • Postoperative radiation therapy was administered in select cases.

Main Results:

  • The majority of patients (75%) presented before 50 years of age, with a 2:1 male-to-female ratio.
  • Painless neck lump was the most common symptom; 45% experienced cranial nerve palsy, predominantly hypoglossal.
  • 60% of patients operated on before 1987 achieved 5-year disease-free survival; no operative mortality was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Subadventitial excision and carotid system excision are viable surgical options for neck tumors.
  • While effective, surgical interventions carry risks such as cranial nerve palsies.
  • Long-term follow-up is essential to assess disease recurrence and survival rates.

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