Carotid Body Tumour: A Rare Case Report

Authors

  • GGV Koch

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54450/saradio.2022.60.2.553

Keywords:

Computerised tomography, vascular, paraganglioma, neck

Abstract

A carotid body tumour (CBT) is defined as a paraganglioma that involves the chemoreceptors of the carotid body. Computerised tomography is considered one of the most accurate and sensitive imaging modalities to diagnose a CBT. This case report explores a CBT that was diagnosed in a sixty-one-year-old female patient. The patient’s clinical history, radiological findings and management are discussed as well as the epidemiology, aetiology and treatment options.

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Published

2022-12-06

Issue

Vol. 60 No. 2 (2022)

Section

Case Reports

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