[Paraganglioma of the carotid bifurcation. Diagnostic and therapeutic strategy]

Langenbecks Arch Chir Suppl Kongressbd. 1997:114:1302-4.
[Article in German]

Abstract

The carotid body tumors are semimalignant tumors. According to our results, the best diagnostic procedure is a combination of Doppler color flow imaging ultrasound, computed tomography and selective angiography. In our opinion, the treatment of choice is radical resection of the tumor with the carotid bifurcation, especially to reduce recurrence of the tumor. Considering the problems in recurrent tumors, consequent monitoring of the patients is necessary.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Body Tumor / diagnosis
  • Carotid Body Tumor / surgery*
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / diagnosis
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / surgery
  • Sensitivity and Specificity