Carotid body tumor (patient information)
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sahar Memar Montazerin, M.D.[2]
Overview
What are the Symptoms of carotid body tumor?
This disease may be asymptomatic for a long time, but in case of a symptomatic tumor, the presence of a mass in the side of the neck is the most common complaining symptoms.
What Causes carotid body tumor?
The exact cause is still unknown. However, some genetic mutations may play a role in its etiology.
Who is at Highest Risk?
People with particular genetic mutations and those with pulmonary diseases causing low oxygen level of the blood are at highest risk of developing this disorder.
Diagnosis
History and physical examination, as well as imaging studies, can result in the diagnosis.
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care?
Treatment Options
Where to find Medical Care for carotid body tumor?
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Prevention
There is no prevention for carotid body tumor.