Tumors of the carotid body. Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations. Apropos of a case
Kerdiles, Y.; Rolland, J.P.; Bourdiniére, J.; Pecker, J.; Logeais, Y.
Journal de Chirurgie 110(4): 331-340
1975
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697 PMID: 176167 Document Number: 83583
The authors report a new case of carotid body tumour operated on, in a 26 year old woman. Recalling the main clinical and histological characteristics of these tumours, they emphasize the importance of pre-operative assessment and the decisive value of arteriography. Modern techniques of surgery of the carotid bodies permit one to face the risk of damage during removal. They re-emphasize the necessity of surgical treatment able to ensure a cure. Finally, emphasizeing the special gravity of advanced tumours (group III), they condemn a conservative attitude and recommended operation as early as possible.