Abstract
We report an unusual combination of a symptomatic carotid stenosis and ipsilateral carotid body tumor. This patient was successfully treated with simultaneous carotid endarterectomy and tumor resection. Following, the unique challenges and technique are discussed.
Keywords:
Carotid Body Tumors (CBTs); carotid stenosis; endarterectomy; tumor resection.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Carotid Body Tumor / complications
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Carotid Body Tumor / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Body Tumor / pathology
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Carotid Body Tumor / surgery*
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Carotid Stenosis / complications
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Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Stenosis / surgery*
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Computed Tomography Angiography
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Dissection*
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Endarterectomy, Carotid*
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Humans
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Male
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Treatment Outcome